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Botanical Name: Fraxinus Americana The white ash group presents numerous species (for example: the American white ash, blue ash, green ash and Oregon ash). While the American white ash, blue ash and green ash can be find in the eastern United States, the Oregon ash grows mainly along the Pacific coast. . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Fagus grandifolia Beech trees grow throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. The American Beech is found in North America where it generally grows in the eastern portion of the United States and in eastern Canadian provinces. The largest production of beech trees for lumber is in the Central and Middle . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Betula Yellow birch and sweet birch are the two forms frequently used for floorings. These are typically found in the Lake States and throughout the Northeast, although they can also be found along the Appalachian Mountains down through northern Georgia. Yellow birch’s color ranges from a light yellow . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Guibourtia demeusei The bubinga trees are found in West Africa, generally in the areas of Gabon and Cameroon. Those trees grow in height from 130 to 170 feet and can have a trunk diameter of six and a half feet. When discussing about the colors, the wood ranges . . . Read more
An important decision is choosing the type and grade of hardwood. The market offers many different options and making the right choice relies on a variety of aspects. It is very important to consider the construction type, the species, the installation type when trying to decide on the type and grade . . . Read more
Fast Facts Color: is very light, usually white to light yellow. Kempas sapwood is more orange to red or reddish brown. The floor will darken to a more reddish color, once with exposure to UV light. Grain: is generally rough and interlocked and/or spiraled. Variations within Species and Grades: There is little . . . Read more
Traditionally, hardwood represents wealth, taste and style, with each grain pattern and texture bringing a unique masterpiece of natural splendor to the indoors. Common woods are often dyed or printed to resemble more exotic woods, which means you can often get an expensive look at a fraction of the cost. Here . . . Read more
Fast Facts Color: Heartwood starts with a light to medium brown color and ends with a reddish tone. Sapwood is pale creamy white to light reddish tan. Grain: Open grain with a coarse, porous texture and a wide range of figuring. Quartersawn planks have a flake, or butterfly patterning. Variations . . . Read more
Botanical Name: Prosopis glandulosa Mesquite is known for being the hardest North American wood. In addition to that, it is a common choice for hardwood floors, furniture, and even curing meat. Also, when mesquite is used for flooring, it is a strong and durable. It weighs in at more than three pounds . . . Read more
The following checklist will help you find out what you need to know before you buy whether you buy online or at your local store. This will help you get all your facts straight in order to make the most informed choice. Here’s a brief video that goes over some of the absolute . . . Read more