Radiata Pine Boards: Superior Quality, Technical Versatility, and Commitment to Sustainability
Radiata Pine boards represent an advanced technical solution for carpentry, construction, and interior design. Their extraordinary combination of lightness, structural strength, and dimensional stability makes them a preferred choice among architects, industrial designers, and professionals specialized in demanding construction projects.
At Pacific Forest, we uphold a strict commitment to technical quality, innovation, and environmental sustainability, offering certified boards that meet rigorous international standards. Our catalog includes a wide range designed to meet specific needs across multiple application contexts.
Technical Classification and Board Varieties
Pacific Forest offers four main variants of Radiata Pine boards, each with specific mechanical and aesthetic properties to meet diverse technical and functional requirements:
1. Radiata Pine Board AA (Premium Quality)
Exclusively manufactured from wood pieces free of imperfections such as knots and visible defects, the AA board provides uniform, smooth, and homogeneous surfaces ideal for high-level professional finishes.
- – Available Technical Dimensions: Nominal thicknesses of 18 mm and 30 mm, standard width of 1220 mm, and length of 2440 mm.
- – Recommended Professional Applications: High-end furniture, exclusive countertops, high-standard interior cladding, decorative panels, and furniture for upscale commercial establishments.
2. Radiata Pine Board BB (Rustic Quality)
This board presents rustic features due to the controlled presence of visible knots on both surfaces, providing a natural and authentic aesthetic. While the visual uniformity is reduced compared to the AA grade, its mechanical properties remain intact.
- – Available Technical Dimensions: Nominal thicknesses of 16 mm and 18 mm, standard width of 1220 mm, and length of 2440 mm.
- – Recommended Professional Applications: Rustic furniture, sturdy shelving, interior cladding with a natural aesthetic focus, interior structural construction, and general-use furniture.
3. Radiata Pine Board AB (Balanced Quality)
The AB board combines one premium-quality surface (AA) with one rustic surface (BB), offering technical versatility for applications where an optimal aesthetic finish is required on only one visible side, maximizing cost efficiency.
- – Available Technical Dimensions: Nominal thicknesses of 18 mm and 30 mm, standard width of 1220 mm, and length of 2440 mm.
- – Recommended Professional Applications: Furniture with visible surfaces, interior panels where only one side is exposed, desktop and table surfaces, and decorative architectural elements.
4. Radiata Pine Finger Joint Board AA (Engineered Stability)
Manufactured using advanced finger-jointing techniques, this board optimizes raw material use while significantly enhancing dimensional stability and mechanical strength under intensive use conditions.
- – Available Technical Dimensions: Thickness of 30 mm, standard width of 1000 mm, and length of 2440 mm.
- – Recommended Professional Applications: Commercial countertops, high-use work surfaces, institutional furniture, and structural elements requiring high dimensional stability.
Advanced Technical Composition and Internal Structure
Radiata Pine boards are composed of selected solid wood slats bonded with technical adhesives resistant to demanding environmental conditions. In three-layer or multi-laminated models, the wood veneers are strategically oriented to maximize structural strength and minimize warping caused by environmental changes.
Thermal and Acoustic Technical Properties
The microporous cellular structure of Radiata Pine provides exceptional thermal insulation and sound absorption properties, contributing to energy efficiency and acoustic comfort in interiors—ideal for sustainable and comfortable buildings.
Environmental Commitment: FSC® Certifications
Our boards are certified by internationally recognized organizations such as the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®), ensuring sustainable sourcing and ethically responsible forest management.
Specific Physical and Mechanical Properties
- – Density: Approximately 500 kg/m³ with a 12% equilibrium moisture content
- – Axial Compression Strength: 434 kg/cm²
- – Static Bending Strength (MOR): 795 kg/cm²
- – Modulus of Elasticity (MOE): 74,000 kg/cm²
Innovative Technical Applications
- – High-Rise Modular Construction: Sustainable buildings with high structural and seismic resistance
- – Integrated PCM Systems: Advanced thermal solutions using Phase Change Materials in combination with wood
Preventive Technical Maintenance and Durability
To ensure the technical and aesthetic integrity of the boards, we recommend strict professional maintenance practices:
- – Controlled Cleaning: Clean using soft cloths, warm water, and specialized neutral detergents. Avoid abrasive products that can degrade surface fibers.
- – UV Protection: Shield boards from direct UV exposure to prevent color changes and fiber degradation.
- – Climate Control: Maintain consistent relative humidity (40–60%) and ambient temperature (18–25°C), avoiding abrupt variations that may cause internal stress.
- – Specialized Surface Treatments: Periodically apply protective finishes (polyurethane varnishes, acrylic lacquers, or natural oils) to maximize resistance to wear, stains, and moisture.
We Specifically Recommend Osmo Products, Experts in Advanced Wood Protection:
- – Osmo Maintenance Oil: Ideal for periodic renewal of wood surfaces previously treated with Osmo oils. Restores original protection, enhances the natural wood tone, and extends durability without sanding. Perfect for floors, furniture, and high-wear interior surfaces.
Maintenance Oil Product - – Osmo Special Liquid Soap: A gentle detergent ideal for regular cleaning of oiled or waxed wood surfaces. Removes dirt without damaging the finish, keeping the surface nourished and protected. Suitable for floors, furniture, and boards, leaving a clean, natural result with no harsh chemical residues.
Special Soap Product - – Osmo Cleaning and Maintenance Wax: Ideal for occasional care of wood surfaces treated with oils or waxes. Gently cleans, revives the finish, and provides an extra protective layer against wear. Perfect for floors, furniture, and interior boards.
Cleaning Wax Product
Pacific Forest is synonymous with technical excellence and sustainability in advanced construction solutions, offering products that exceed the most demanding professional standards.