Zebrawood is a durable, strong, and insect-resistant hardwood native to West Africa. It is a versatile wood, frequently used for furniture, flooring, and boatbuilding. The wood gets its name from its distinctive striped appearance, with dark brown and light brown stripes resembling a zebra’s pattern. Zebrawood is popular for its unique and striking look, as … Read more

White oak wood is a hard, durable, and moisture-resistant hardwood native to eastern North America. It is a popular wood for furniture, flooring, and boatbuilding. Oak wood has an attractive appearance and a straight grain that gives excellent results after the finish.  There are many oak species, but only a few species are famous for … Read more

Tigerwood is a dense, hard, and durable tropical hardwood known for its striking reddish-orange color and dark stripes. The distinctive grain pattern resembles the stripes of a tiger, which is where the common name comes from. Tigerwood is commonly associated with Astronium species from tropical Central and South America. Depending on the region and timber … Read more

Wood is a combustible building material, but some wood species and wood products can provide better fire performance than others. Fire-resistant wood is a general term used for wood that has been selected, treated, or tested to provide improved resistance to flame spread or fire. There is an important difference between naturally fire-resistant wood and … Read more

Padauk and Bubinga are both attractive tropical hardwoods used for furniture, flooring, cabinetry, musical instruments, and decorative woodworking. Both are strong and durable, but they differ in hardness, appearance, workability, outdoor performance, and availability. Padauk is generally known for its bright orange-red color, good durability, and relatively easy workability, while Bubinga is known for its … Read more

Kempas wood is a durable, decay-resistant, and relatively inexpensive hardwood native to Southeast Asia. It is widely used for flooring, heavy construction, railroad crossties, plywood, and pallets. The color of Kempas wood can range from orange-red to orangish-brown. It has an interlocking or wavy grain pattern with a medium to coarse texture. Kempas wood is … Read more