Where does construction-grade Scots Pine come from?

The majority of structural Scots Pine used in European construction originates from Sweden, Finland, the Baltic States (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia), Poland, and Russia. Scandinavian and Baltic pine is preferred for structural use due to slow growth rates producing tight ring spacing (8–12 rings per 25 mm), which correlates with higher strength and stiffness values.

The majority of structural Scots Pine used in European construction originates from Sweden, Finland, the Baltic States (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia), Poland, and Russia. Scandinavian and Baltic pine is preferred for structural use due to slow growth rates producing tight ring spacing (8–12 rings per 25 mm), which correlates with higher strength and stiffness values.

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