What is Cross-Laminated Timber? Cross-laminated timber (CLT), also known as X-Lam, is an engineered timber product. CLT is made by gluing together multiple layers (usually three, five, or seven layers) of solid lumber using hydraulic or vacuum pressure. Each wooden board is perpendicular to each other, giving strength and stability to the structure. CLT is … Read more
There is a lot of material available for decking in the market, but choosing a suitable material is also very important, especially when you are searching for construction material for decking or flooring. Sometimes, it can be challenging or confusing to select between hardwood or pressure-treated wood. Here, we will talk about mahogany wood, which … Read more
Sapele wood is golden to dark reddish-brown, while walnut wood is lighter pale brown to dark chocolate brown. Sapele wood is stronger and harder than walnut wood. But in the United States, walnut wood is more popular for furniture purposes than sapele, while sapele is more popular for musical instruments. Sapele Wood Sapele is a golden … Read more
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood construction product. LVL is made of multiple veneer sheets and assembled with waterproof adhesives. It is used in headers, beams, rim boards, truck bed decking, roadway signposts, trusses, and many other applications. LVL is an innovation for the construction sector. This is such an engineering discovery that … Read more
The scientific name of Sapele wood is Entendrophragma cylindricum. Sapele wood is used in the manufacture of fine furniture, cabinets, and doors. Sapele is golden to dark reddish-brown in color and becomes darker with age. It is famous for its hardness, dark brown color, and good finishing. Sapele is also known by other names, sapele … Read more
Sapele wood is harder and stronger than Mahogany, but mahogany wood is darker and more popular than Sapele. Sapele and Mahogany are very similar to each other in many respects. Hence, Sapele wood is the first alternative to Mahogany. Mahogany Wood Mahogany is a durable, stable, and rot-resistant hardwood. It is famous for many reasons, such … Read more