Different types of wood around the world, comparing them side by side and suggestions that will help you choose the best for your home.
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 worldwide, including in the US. This is because of its versatility, durability, and hardness, making it the perfect … 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
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
Used for many centuries, wood is strong, durable, and relatively easy to shape, which makes it the perfect choice for furniture. Of the many different types of wood that could be used for creating furniture, the two that have stood out over the years include Mango and Sheesham. Both Sheesham and Mango are quite popular, … Read more
The wooden worktop is best suited for your kitchen no matter whether you want to get a traditional or a modernized country look. However, the question is which wood material should you choose for your kitchen worktop? Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to this question as there is a huge variety out there; and … Read more