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(Southern Yellow) (Pinus spp.)
 
Pros: Available in wide widths and long lengths Cons Significant expansion and contraction during seasonal changes, can be significantly greater when the boards are wider. Dents and scratches easily. Color: Heartwood varies from light yellow/orange to reddish brown or yellowish brown; sapwood is light tan to yellowish white.
Grain: Closed, with high figuring; patterns range from clear to knotty.
Hardness: Softer than Northern red oak; longleaf 870 Janka Table, 33% softer than Northern red oak.
Durability: Soft, fairly durable, not as resist to scuff, & dents as true hardwoods.
Workability:
Sawing: good
Nailing: good
Sanding: Resin tends to clog sand paper, frequent paper changes are required.
Finishing: Using durable finishes can help minimize wear.

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