Trees and wood

Keep reading to learn all about the historical context and evolution of this unsurpassed raw material that has helped to consolidate society as we know it. What is wood and what is it made of?  First of all, let’s discuss what wood is. This material is the main component of the trunk, branches, and roots […]

Oceania possesses fewer tree species acknowledged as timber when compared to other continents such as Africa or the Americas. However, in recent decades the interest in native species has been revived because when well cultivated, they are good quality alternatives in carpentry and construction. Stick around and we’ll tell you everything you need to know

Africa is home to many of the best varieties of tropical timber trees in the world. However, not all of these species are easily accessible or known outside the continent so in the following blog, we’ll show you a list of the 5 most popular timbers of African origin among expert carpenters and builders around

When buying wood, it would be great that you know the origin of the tree from which the wood was taken (we know this is almost impossible in most cases), otherwise, you’ll have to rely on your salesman’s offer. Therefore, we consulted several experts everywhere and consulted on the internet to give you a theoretical

If you have no idea what they mean by the word hardwood, stay tuned to learn about them, what they are, their characteristics, and which are the 5 most popular hardwoods. As usual, we recommend you visit our wood basics blog first if you are a beginner, so you can thoroughly understand all the technical

In the following blog, you’ll find a list of 100% Asian woods of excellent quality that can provide an alternative in construction or carpentry. Some of them are abundant and therefore cheaper than woods such as Teak, for example. Most used Asian Woods Asia is a land of contrasts and its trees are not left behind. In

Pine wood is probably the most used wood in the world, mainly because of its abundance, cost-effectiveness, and nobility, i.e. the ease with which it can be worked. So, if you want to know which are the most important species in terms of timber and how they can be put to practical use, read on.

By the end of this section, you’ll identify the most important trees of the European continent in terms of timber; in other words, you’ll know which trees produce the most common woods used in carpentry and construction, and you’ll be able to select the most convenient one for you. Most used European woods in carpentry

It has certainly happened to you that you find a lot of terms like “sapwood” or “softwood” when reading about wood or visiting a carpentry shop but you have no idea what they mean. Don’t worry, through this blog you’ll learn the basic technical concepts so that you can choose and work with the wood

In Experts in Wood, we are passionate about the natural material par excellence: wood. By the end of this blog, you’ll be able to identify the most used American wood in carpentry and construction (and the trees from which they are extracted), thus you’ll know which wood to choose for any project you propose, from