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Different types of wood for your furniture

Durability, price, and tones come into play when you choose the right kind of wood for your furniture. Do you know that hardwood comes from flowering trees while softwood comes from conifers. Know their types and select the best one for your furniture.

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Different types of wood for your furniture

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  1. Different types of wood for your furniture

  2. How is hardwood different from softwood? • Hardwood is expensive because it takes longer to grow. • Hardwood is durable and needs low maintenance. • Softwood is ever-green and less dense. • Softwood offers better finishes because it can absorb adhesives.

  3. Types of Hardwood (1) • Mahogany- It is a durable, beautiful, and reddish-brown color that darkens over time. • Walnut-The wood having darker brown streaks has a medium texture with a moderately open grain. • Red Oak- This pinkish-red wood is strong, hard, heavy, and durable. • Ash- This is a light cream brown wood that is known for its flexibility. • Birch- It is a common choice for more affordable furniture that is light reddish-brown.

  4. Types of Hardwood (2) • Maple- Popular choice for kitchen furniture, Maple is sturdy and reddish-brown. • Cherry- It is again a popular choice for furniture that can be molded into curved designs. • Beech- This creamy to pink wood gives furniture a dated look. • Teak- This is the hardest and most durable wood that is popular for outdoor use. • Rosewood- It is one of the toughest wood that varies from golden-brown to deep purplish-brown.

  5. Types of Softwood • Parana Pine- This wood has no streaks, pitch pockets, and resin ducts. • White Pine- It is light brown and turns golden-yellow when exposed to sunlight. • Lodgepole Pine- This wood can live over 300 years. • Pitch Pine- resistant to fire and abrasion, this wood can resist decay. • Scots Pine- This is the strongest softwood available. • Yew- Native to Europe, this wood is elastic, tough, and durable.

  6. Types of Softwood • White Spruce- Resistant to decay, the wood is moderately dense. • Red Cedar- This wood is resistant to insect attacks, decay, and is highly aromatic. • Fir- Grows in the mountainous regions of all the continents. • Larch- Resistant to fungal attacks, rot, and pests. Its oily texture makes it perfect for exterior use. • Western Hemlock– The wood has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, is termite resistant, and shapes well.

  7. Depending upon your taste, budget, and preferences, decide the type of wood you want to go for.

  8. Thanks! Would Love to hear from you. Woodsala Hasti Colony, Jhalamand, Jodhpur, Rajasthan Tel : +918587918978 Email : Sales@woodsala.com Website : https://woodsala.com/ Know More : Solid Wood Furniture – Know your Wood

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