In the head, there are two main types of Wood classified as Softwood and Hardwood depending upon Density, a pillar of the strength of Wood. Hardwoods are denser than softwoods and are more robust and more durable.
(a) Softwood
Softwood is obtained from coniferous trees. Coniferous trees proliferate; hence, they are cheaper than hardwood. There are many types of softwood used by construction material suppliers, as mentioned below:
01. Firwood
Fir is rigid compared to other softwoods. It is stain-resistant; hence, it’s usually used in the painted surface form or as a raw form.
It is used by building construction materials supplier for Doors, frames, windows, plywood, furniture, veneer, general millwork, and interior trim made from firwood
02. Spruce Wood
Spruce wood is hefty and complex. It escalates well and has a low resistance to decay.
Uses: It is usually used for aircraft, crates, boxes, paneling, cladding, general millwork, ladders, masts, and spares of ship
03. Pine Wood
Pinewood is soft, that is white, or light yellow in color. Wood which is light in weight and straight-grained. It prevents swelling, shrinkage, and warping. Pine is very soft to Mould and stain.
Uses: frames of windows and doors, flooring, and paving materials, and other all types of indoor and outdoor furniture are made from pinewood
04. Cedar Wood
Cedarwood is a softwood with a red-brown with light lines in the shade. It is highly resistant to decay, and insects and the Wood texture is also uniform. They are aromatic in nature. In India, it is found in places like Assam and Kashmir.
Uses: It is one of the popular and demanding wood types used for chest drawers and boxes. This Wood is an excellent choice for storage closets and drawers are also constructed from this Wood.
05. Hemlock Wood
Hemlock wood is leaf-weight and has moderate strength. It does not decay fast and is non-resinous.
Uses: Building materials manufacturers produce them the use for the construction of doors, boards, planks, joinery, subflooring, and crates made from hemlock wood
(b) Hardwood
Hardwood is produced from deciduous trees that have large leaves and are generally inactive in the winter. Hardwoods have a denser structure. The different types of hardwood available by construction material manufacturers are as follows:
06. Teakwood is hefty in weight, strong, durable, weather-resistant, warp-resistant, and does not decay. Teakwood is termite and pest-resistant because of the natural oils in them. Teak is fire resistant. It is a bit more expensive compared to other wood types.
Uses: also known as structural Wood, wooden framed houses are made from hardwoods also doors, windows, and partitions and also for garden benches and lounges,
07. Rosewood
Rosewood is solid and is a dark reddish-brown in shade. It has a unique aroma. It is challenging to work on and needs a lot of polishing. Rosewood is considered to be very valuable.
Uses: Rosewood is used in musical instruments, piano cases, tool handles, art
