Know More about Hardwoods and Softwoods
In many countries, timber refers to sawn wood. Refined wood products are used for home building, cladding, decking and furniture production. It is available in a range of softwood and hardwood varieties, each with its own artistic and technical characteristics. Different Types of Hardwoods Depending on the origins of the Hardwood, they are classified into three main types and they are: European Hardwoods, Tropical Hardwoods, and Temperate Hardwoods. European Hardwoods: The origin of the European Hardwoods is from Croatia, France and Germany. Popular species of European Hardwoods are obtained from the trees of oak and beech. Hardwoods made up of oak trees can be used for both internal and outdoor purpose whereas hardwoods made up of beech trees are used for internal purpose only. Tropical Hardwoods: The origin of the Tropical Hardwoods is from Asia, Africa and South America. Common species of Tropical Hardwoods are obtained from the trees of Kapa, Camaru and Sapele. Tropical H...