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Meranti Wood Meranti wood is a robust, multi-purpose tropical hardwood type that is commonly used to make furniture and building…
Maple Wood Globally, hardwood that is widely used and versatile is Maple wood. It is obtained from the maple tree, which…
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) What is Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)? Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a type of engineered wood,…
Jarrah Wood What is Jarrah Wood? Jarrah [Eucalyptus marginata] — a kind of eucalyptus tree native to the southwestern region of…
Waterproof wood Waterproofing wood is essential to prevent moisture damage, including rot, warping, and deterioration. Whether for outdoor furniture, a…
Sassafras Wood When people think of wood, oak, maple, and pine usually come to mind. But hidden in the forests…
Ipe Wood What Is Ipe Wood? Native to South and Central America, Ipe wood—also called Brazilian walnut—is a strong and…
If you’ve ever worked on a woodworking project or tried to fix imperfections in wooden furniture, you’ve probably faced the…
Quebracho Wood Quebracho wood comes from many tree species found in South America, mainly Schinopsis lorentzii (red quebra) and Aspidosperma…