Different types of wood for your furniture

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Different types of wood for your furniture
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How is hardwood different from softwood?

• Hardwood is expensive because it takes longer to
  grow.
• Hardwood is durable and needs low maintenance.
• Softwood is ever-green and less dense.
• Softwood offers better finishes because it can
  absorb adhesives.

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Types of Hardwood (1)

• Mahogany- It is a durable, beautiful, and
  reddish-brown color that darkens over time.
• Walnut-The wood having darker brown streaks has a
  medium texture with a moderately open grain.
• Red Oak- This pinkish-red wood is strong, hard,
  heavy, and durable.
• Ash- This is a light cream brown wood that is
  known for its flexibility.
• Birch- It is a common choice for more affordable
  furniture that is light reddish-brown.

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Types of Hardwood (2)

• Maple- Popular choice for kitchen furniture,
  Maple is sturdy and reddish-brown.
• Cherry- It is again a popular choice for
  furniture that can be molded into curved designs.
• Beech- This creamy to pink wood gives furniture a
  dated look.
• Teak- This is the hardest and most durable wood
  that is popular for outdoor use.
• Rosewood- It is one of the toughest wood that
  varies from golden-brown to deep purplish-brown.

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Types of Softwood

• Parana Pine- This wood has no streaks, pitch
  pockets, and resin ducts.
• White Pine- It is light brown and turns
  golden-yellow when exposed to sunlight.
• Lodgepole Pine- This wood can live over 300
  years.
• Pitch Pine- resistant to fire and abrasion, this
  wood can resist decay.
• Scots Pine- This is the strongest softwood
  available.
• Yew- Native to Europe, this wood is elastic,
  tough, and durable.

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Types of Softwood

• White Spruce- Resistant to decay, the wood is
  moderately dense.
• Red Cedar- This wood is resistant to insect
  attacks, decay, and is highly aromatic.
• Fir- Grows in the mountainous regions of all the
  continents.
• Larch- Resistant to fungal attacks, rot, and
  pests. Its oily texture makes it perfect for
  exterior use.
• Western Hemlock The wood has an excellent
  strength-to-weight ratio, is termite resistant,
  and shapes well.

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• Depending upon your taste, budget, and
  preferences, decide the type of wood you want to
  go for.

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