Teak Wood | Uses, Advantages, Disadvantages

teak wood

Introduction Teak is a hardwood tree species known for making high-quality outdoor and indoor furniture. It has a great appearance and natural insect and decay-resistant properties. It is mainly found in Asia but is in demand and used worldwide for exterior and interior applications. The heartwood of teak wood is golden or medium brown, While … Read more

Kebony vs Accoya | Choose the Right Wood for Your Application

Kebony vs Accoya

Kebony wood Kebony wood is a great option for any exterior and interior application, where durability, stability, and low maintenance are important. It is a natural and sustainable wood. Therefore, it does not cause any harm to humans and animals. Kebony has great hardness (JankaHardness 1619 LBF). So this is a great choice for flooring, … Read more

Jack Pine | Tree Uses, Identification, and Jack Pine Bonsai

Jack Pine

Introduction Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana) is known for making quality Pulpwood, boxes/crates, and poles. It has great workability properties. It is native to the northeastern United States and Canada. Jack Pine Wood is medium to low durability quality, Therefore it is not suitable for extreme weather and external application. Jack Pine belongs to the Pinaceae … Read more

Red Pine vs White Pine | Their Uses, Workability, and Durability

Red Pine vs White Pine

White pine is softer than red pine. Red pines are reddish-brown and white pines are brown to reddish in color. Both species are easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Pine is not usually a rot-resistant wood, but the heartwood is rated as moderate to low in rot resistance. Pine requires regular care … Read more

Pine Wood Properties | Types of Pine Trees and Uses

Pine wood properties

Introductions Pine(Pinus) belongs to the family of trees known as conifers. Conifers are a group of cone-bearing seed plants. The leaves of pine are thin and have a needle-like appearance. It is usually found in a variety of locations in Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe. Pine trees are evergreen. Pine would be considered softwood. That means … Read more