Appropriate applications for Pine include light framing， spaced sheathing， floor and roof decking. As a treated product， it is superb for decks and other outdoor projects. Although it is not as strong as some of the heavier， denser softwoods， pine's combination of dimensional stability， strength and workability is well adapted to lightest framing applications including joists， studs， rafters， plates and soffits.
Pine has a minimal amount of reddish-brown heartwood and exceptionally wide sapwood which is honey-toned or straw-like in color
Has a straight， uniform grain which machines to a clear， smooth surface
When freshly sawn or surfaced， its pleasant smell is reminiscent of the forests where it grows
Wood resists splitting when nailed which allows for the use of larger nails and increases nail retention
Easy to mill
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