Zebrawood is a durable, strong, and insect-resistant hardwood native to West Africa. It is a versatile wood, frequently used for furniture, flooring, and boatbuilding. The wood gets its name from its distinctive striped appearance, with dark brown and light brown stripes resembling a zebra’s pattern. Zebrawood is popular for its unique and striking look, as … Read more

White oak wood is a hard, durable, and moisture-resistant hardwood native to eastern North America. It is a popular wood for furniture, flooring, and boatbuilding. Oak wood has an attractive appearance and a straight grain that gives excellent results after the finish.  There are many oak species, but only a few species are famous for … Read more

Tigerwood is a very durable, dense, and weather-resistant hardwood species native from Mexico southward to Brazil. It is famous for many characteristics, but one of them is its unique and beautiful texture. The scientific name of tigerwood is Astronium fraxinifolium, also known as Goncalo Alves, Jobillo.  Tigerwood gets its name from the unique blend of … Read more

Fire-resistant wood refers to wood that has basic or advanced fire-resistant properties. Fire-resistant wood prevents the spread of fire and keeps it safe. It wood is more expensive than ordinary wood, and sometimes it can be rare. It requires less maintenance and care than ordinary wood. Fire-resistant woods are stable, durable, and a strong choice for … Read more

Padauk wood is more durable and resistant to termites and insects than Bubinga wood. Both woods are used for making furniture and flooring. There are many reasons why Paduk and Bubinga wood are popular, such as both species have excellent appearance, durability, and stability. In this blog post, I share the difference between Padauk and … Read more

Kempas wood is durable, decay resistant and inexpensive hardwood native to Southeast Asia. It is widely used for flooring, heavy construction, railroad crossties, plywood, and pallets. The color of the Kempas wood can range from orange-red to orangish-brown. It has an interlocking and wavy grain pattern with a medium course. Kempas wood is a great species … Read more