Introduction Cedar Woods is known for making quality home furniture. Cedar gives a great appearance, and it is aromatic and a natural insect-repelling wood. Because of its durability quality, it is used for extreme weather and external applications. Its many special properties make it different from other wood. Cedar is not a wood of a … Read more
Heartwood and Sapwood are the same portions of a tree. It is two parts of the same tree. Heartwood, also called Duramen, is the central core of the tree trunk. On the other hand, Sapwood is the outer part of a tree’s trunk. It transports water and minerals to the tree’s leaves and branches, which is … Read more
What is Cross-Laminated Timber? Cross-laminated timber (CLT), also known as X-Lam, is an engineered timber product. CLT is made by gluing together multiple layers (usually three, five, or seven layers) of solid lumber using hydraulic or vacuum pressure. Each wooden board is perpendicular to each other, giving strength and stability to the structure. CLT is … Read more
There is a lot of material available for decking in the market, but choosing a suitable material is also very important, especially when you are searching for construction material for decking or flooring. Sometimes, it can be challenging or confusing to select between hardwood or pressure-treated wood. Here, we will talk about mahogany wood, which … Read more
Sapele wood is golden to dark reddish-brown, while walnut wood is lighter pale brown to dark chocolate brown. Sapele wood is stronger and harder than walnut wood. But in the United States, walnut wood is more popular for furniture purposes than sapele, while sapele is more popular for musical instruments. Sapele Wood Sapele is a golden … Read more
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood construction product. LVL is made of multiple veneer sheets and assembled with waterproof adhesives. It is used in headers, beams, rim boards, truck bed decking, roadway signposts, trusses, and many other applications. LVL is an innovation for the construction sector. This is such an engineering discovery that … Read more