TIMBERS AND WOOD

Timber is recyclable, reusable and renewable

Hardwoods come from deciduous trees which lose their leaves in autumn.

The take longer to mature so can be expensive.

They have a close grain structure that makes them stronger than softwoods

Softwoods come from coniferous trees. Coniferous trees are quick growing and have an open grain

They have needles rather than leaves and bear cones, they are green all year round

Manufactured boards are an alternative to natural timbers.  They are commonly used in kitchen cupboards and flat pack furniture.

They are either laminated boards, produced by gluing…