Balsa wood is one of the most unique types of wood on the market. Although it is technically considered to be a hardwood, it is both the softest and lightest wood that is commercially harvested and sold. Harvested from the Balsa tree, which grows throughout much of Central and South America, this wood actually has … Read more
Adding exotic woods to a project, either as an accent or as the main wood used in the project, is enjoyable, making that project special. When properly used as an accent, it can add incredible beauty, without adding a whole lot of cost. Even these expensive woods, when used in small quantities, as accents, actually … Read more
One of the joys of buying an older home is the attention to detail put into those homes when they are built, especially the woodwork. Ornate architectural trim, multi-paneled solid wood interior doors, real brass hardware and hardwood floors are all part of the charm of these older homes and the reason why some people … Read more
All types of wood are broken down into three basic categories: hardwood, softwood and engineered wood. When we’re talking about engineered wood, we’re usually talking about the various forms of plywood, including such things as MDF and OSB. Engineered woods are distinctive in that they are made of wood fibers which have been separated from … Read more
Suar wood is the wood of the Albizia Saman tree, sometimes called the Rain Tree, a tree native to South America and planted in Indonesia as a plantation tree. The wood is known by a number of different names, including Monkeypod, Samenes Saman, Parota, South American Walnut, and Acadia, as well as Suar Wood. It … Read more