What is Engineered Wood?
Jun03

What is Engineered Wood?

This article sheds light on what is engineered wood, why choose it, how does it compare to hardwood and plywood and where should you install it.  For someone who may ask, “what is engineered wood?” let’s begin by saying that it is also called manufactured board, man-made or composite wood. It encompasses a wide spectrum of derivative wood products that are made by fixing or binding the particles, strands, veneers or...

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What is the Best Wood for Table Top
May29

What is the Best Wood for Table Top

Choosing best wood for a table top can be quite cumbersome. That’s because there are as many choices of table tops in the market as there are needs for tables. So, it can be quite intimidating for you to choose the right kind of table top for a dining table, workbench top or any other kind of table. So when looking for the best kind of wood to suit your specific need for a table top, you’ll find that there is no one kind of wood...

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What Is The Hardest Wood?
May20

What Is The Hardest Wood?

There are numerous types of wood in this world, each with its distinctive characteristics and thicknesses. But what is the hardest wood? Well, the significance of hardness of wood relates to the amount of actual wood density that one volume of wood contains. This is also referred to as wood density. It is important to know how much wood density a particular tree has as it tells us about the tree’s yield, quality, large variation...

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Cork Flooring Pros and Cons
May15

Cork Flooring Pros and Cons

Everyone loves cork when it comes to choosing flooring material, especially for the kitchen, chiefly because there are plenty of colors and patterns to choose from and it has several built-in air pockets that cooks love because it is a natural shock absorber. This makes standing on it for protracted periods extremely comfortable than any other wood, stone or tile are. Lastly, it won’t break your dishes if ever you drop them....

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What is the Best Wood for Decks
May12

What is the Best Wood for Decks

Are you looking to enhance your deck? How well you achieve it depends largely on the kind of decking wood you opt for. If you want to build a safe and aesthetically appealing deck, it’s best to go with wood that’s not just attractive but also durable–in fact, good enough for steps, railings and flooring. If you also want to use pressure-treated wood, reserve that for supports and frames. So what is the best wood for...

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What is the Most Expensive Wood In The World?
May07

What is the Most Expensive Wood In The World?

There are different types of wood all over the world, each with its distinctive grain, texture and characteristics. But what is the most expensive wood in the world? Many argue that Amboyna burl is the most expensive wood. However, our take is different, since Amboyna burl is a ‘burl’- it has grown in a deformed manner! Well, let’s take a look at the top 10 most expensive woods of the world. Ebony It has been found...

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