Wood Types                        

 

The main types of wood we use are:

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UNSORTED PINE

This comes from Scandinavia (upper Gulf). Joinery quality softwood.

This is generally used for anything from mouldings, windows,

doors etc. However, due to the qualities of this timber,

we would not recommend it for exterior or interior doors

as it will shrink in the summer and swell in the wetter months.

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'ACCOYA'

This is Radiata Pine. Sourced from New Zealand & chemically altered

after felling to change its internal structure, it is very stable, it does not shrink or twist and has a guarantee for external use of up to 50 years (subject to decoration of course).

We are accredited users of this product and also can advise on installation/decoration. 

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'ABODO'

This is another type of Radiata Pine sustainably sourced from New Zealand. ABODO is thermally modified in a kiln to improve the durability & stability of the timber. The timber is heated, cooled & reconditioned in the kiln & at the end of the process the chemical and physical properties have been permanently changed.

It comes with a 15 year warranty (subject to decoration) as well as protective coatings in a wide range of colours designed specifically for use on Abodo timbers.

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SAPELE

A west African hardwood, reddish-brown in colour. It is a durable timber,

used for both internal and external joinery - it accepts both paint and stain readily.

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OAK

We generally use European Oak. Sourced from France or Eastern Europe.

In either prime joinery grade, Air dried or Green. It is used for any internal

or external joinery, is durable and accepts stain/oils readily.

We also use this for external structures such as Gazebo’s and Pergola’s.

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CHERRY

Cherry is a deciduous, attractive hardwood that has a fine, straight grain ranging from reddish brown to blond. Typically used internally for furniture.

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MAPLE

An attractive hardwood, Maple is known for its strength and beauty. Two types of maple - hard and soft - offer endless possibilities for both commercial and residential projects used internally for furniture. including new cabinets, doors and flooring. It is the most common wood used for musical instruments. 

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BEECH

A fairly dense, hard, heavy wood that resists dents and takes a good polish. It has a moderately high movement in service, so it will warp / expand / contract if moisture content changes. Either Steamed or Un-steamed. Best used for kitchen worktops, drawer boxes and chopping boards.

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AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT

Black Walnut wood is a temperate hardwood and used for furniture, cabinets,  and musical instruments. We use it predominantly for Kitchen worktops and cabinets.

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MDF

MDF comes in various varieties - plain, moisture resistant, water proof or veneered in many types of finish or even melamine faced with wood grain finishes. This is used for cabinets, wardrobes, cupboards, skirtings and some architraves.

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