Softwood
Plywood vs Hardboard: Which is Best?
The article on ThePlywood.com compares plywood and hardboard, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and best-use scenarios. Plywood is more durable and moisture-resistant, making it ideal for structural applications, while hardboard is smoother and denser, suiting furniture and interior finishes. The guide helps determine the best choice based on budget, durability, and project needs. Read more here … Read more
Plywood vs. Hardboard: Which One Should You Choose?
Hemlock is one of the more prolific varieties of pine trees in the United States, making up some 60% of the virgin forests in the Pacific Northwest and up into western Canada. The species is generally divided into two subspecies, as eastern and western hemlock trees are slightly different, with western hemlock trees growing considerably … Read more
Cypress Plywood
The cypress tree, sometimes referred to as “bald cypress,” grows in the United States, along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, often in swampy areas. It is also known to grow in the Mediterranean region, throughout Asia and in ancient times, in the trees also grew in the Holy Land, as evidenced by how much it … Read more
Redwood Plywood
The redwood tree, otherwise known as the giant sequoia is native to California, where the great redwood forests grow to over 300 feet in height, with trunk diameters of six to twelve feet. These majestic giants have been harvested extensively throughout the 1900s, to the point where now all old growth redwood is protected. However, … Read more