Larch, belonging to the Pinaceae family, is a conifer known for its exceptional resistance. Among conifers, it is one of the hardest and most durable species, characteristics that make it perfect for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Larch wood stands out for its strength, elasticity and natural beauty, qualities that make it ideal for making doors and windows. It ages naturally and, thanks to its composition, offers high resistance to atmospheric agents even without protective treatments.
This wood is used in a wide range of applications: it is used for furniture, flooring, cladding and veneers. In construction and structural applications, it is used for stairs, doors and windows, but also in more complex works such as bridges, boats and hydraulic structures.
In terms of colour, the sapwood has a yellowish-white hue, while the heartwood is reddish-brown. The darker latewood tends to turn reddish-brown with age and exposure to light, giving the material an even more distinctive and characteristic appearance.
Thanks to its natural compounds, larch offers excellent resistance to moisture, atmospheric agents, acids and alkalis. It is also not very vulnerable to attack by wood-eating insects and fungi, making it a reliable choice for harsh environments.
The main source of the description
Material-Archiv. (2024). Lärche. Material-Archiv.
Other sources
Natterer, J., Volz, M., Volz, M., & Herzog, T. (2001). Atlante del legno ([rist.]). UTET.
