Wenge Wood | Properties, Uses, Pros and Cons

Wenge Wood | Properties, Uses, Pros and Cons

Introduction Wenge Wood(Millettia laurentii) is native to the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. It is a very rare and expensive hardwood. Wenge is very popular because of its combination of durability, coloring, and many other properties.  It is widely used for flooring, furniture, Cabinets, and Millwork. It … Read more

European Larch vs American Larch vs Japanese Larch

European Larch vs American Larch vs Japanese Larch

European Larch (Larix decidua) is native to the mountains of central Europe. It is a medium-size to large deciduous coniferous tree and forested in almost all countries of central and northern Europe. The lifespan is generally up to 200 years.   European larch has higher sapwood and less heartwood content. Sapwood and heartwood can be easily … Read more

Larch Wood | Uses, Pros, and Cons

What is Larch Wood?

What is Larch Wood? Larch is the conifers of the genus Larix of the pine family Pinaceae. There are 10 to 12 species of larch. They are native to the northern hemisphere, where the temperature is low. Larches are deciduous trees that lose their short needles in autumn.  Larch wood is known to have tough, … Read more

Australian Cypress | Is Australian Cypress Good for Flooring?

Australian Cypress

What is Australian Cypress? Australian Cypress(Callitris Columellaris)  is a species of coniferous tree in the Cypress family. It is commonly known as White Cypress Pine, Murray River Cypress-pine, and Northern Cypress-pine. Australian Cypress is a softwood species that is harder than Red Oak and other softwood. It is known for its durability, great strength, and … Read more

Cypress Wood | Types of Cypress and Uses

Cypress Wood

Cypress is a common name for various coniferous trees. There are many species of cypress, but only 12 are true species. Most of the cypress trees are native to the South. Some species of Cypress trees can grow up to 150 feet tall. They can live up to 1,000 years and are considered long-lived tree … Read more

Elm Wood | What is Elm Wood Used For?

Elm Wood what is elm wood used for

What is Elm Wood? Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees in the genus Ulmus. There are more than 35 species of true Elm. This species is generally found in North America and Western Europe. The Elm tree is attractive, so it is used as an ornamental tree in Europe, North America, and parts of the … Read more