Different types of wood around the world, comparing them side by side and suggestions that will help you choose the best for your home.
If you are looking for solid, durable, and attractive outdoor furniture, then chances are you have looked at “rattan”. Rattan is a fibrous, climbing vine that is often used to create furniture that is perfect for outdoor areas like backyard, garden, poolside, decking area, etc. But before you settle on rattan as the material of … Read more
Over the past few years, wooden garage doors have soared in popularity. This is because the aesthetic qualities of a wooden garage door really bring out the beauty in most homes. Of course, if the garage door is poorly made or looks cheap, then this can really bring down the aesthetic quality of the property … Read more
Nyatoh wood is tropical lumber that comes from a number of species in the Sapotaceae family (primarily the members of Palaquium and Payena genuses). Lighter wood from the family is usually referred to and sold as “Nyatoh” while the heavier ones as “bitis”. Species that are marketed as Nyatoh produces sapwood that is often light … Read more
Okoume tree (Aucoumea klaineana) is typically a species native to west-central Africa, especially the regions such as Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of Congo. The wood of this tree is also known by names such as Gaboon wood, Uume, Acoume, and Zouga. In simple terms, Okoume plywood is a type of veneer/board processed from … Read more
Balsa Wood is derived from the fast-growing Balsa tree which is a member of the genus Ochroma pyramidale and is native to the Americas. Due to its various uses for a number of different projects, it’s one of the most demanding wood species in America. Basswood (Tilia) is a genus of about 30 species of trees or bushes native to … Read more
Luan wood (sometimes also called Lauan plywood), is a type of plywood that comes from the Lauan trees of species in the Shorea genus. These trees grow along the South Pacific rim and have become quite popular around the world, including in the US. This is because of its versatility, durability, and hardness that makes … Read more
Baltic birch is considered to be hardwood because it’s entirely made of birch plies and layers (that are hardwood and not softwood). The unique property is, unlike other plywood varieties, it does not contain any softwood or filler plies in the middle. Also, the thickness of the plies used is very small due to which … Read more
There are several different types of wood that are commonly used for flooring. And while each type has its advantages, there are a few that combine durability with easy maintenance and a beautiful appearance. Tigerwood is one such wood that is becoming more popular thanks to its remarkable properties. For those who are considering putting … Read more
Usually called names like medium density fiberboards, and particleboards are both commonly found in the construction of homes and furniture because they offer benefits in terms of density and uniformity at a relatively low price. It may seem that both fiberboards and particleboards are identical in nature, but there are some important differences between these … Read more
Bamboo floors are tremendously popular these days among builders, renovators, and homeowners due to their eco-friendly nature. Not only in your bedroom, and living areas but you can also use bamboo material in your bathroom and kitchen to give these areas a fresh unique appearance just like hardwood. As long as you can finish and … Read more
