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Let’s explore the characteristics of each wood type for exterior applications.
Color and Grain: Heartwood is usually a yellow to golden or medium brown, darkening with age. Pale yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated from the heartwood.
Durability: White oak is very durable and resistant to decay. It’s often used in boatbuilding and tight cooperage applications
Workability: Easy to work with, but its interlocked grain may cause tearout during surfacing operations.
Uses: Veneer, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, and boatbuilding1.
Color and Grain: Light yellow to medium brown heartwood. Rot-resistant properties make it ideal for outdoor projects.
Durability: Cypress is highly resistant to water damage and rot. It’s a popular choice for garden chairs, patio tables, and shed workbenches.
Workability: Forgiving wood that takes nails and screws well.
Uses: Outdoor furniture, siding, and fence posts2.
Color and Grain: Niangon heartwood varies from yellow to golden or medium brown.
Durability: Very dense and durable, resistant to rot and insect attack.
Workability: Forgiving wood that takes nails and screws well.
Uses: Boatbuilding, domestic flooring, furniture, veneer, and cabinetry3.
Color and Grain: Golden to medium brown heartwood, darkening over time. Pale yellow sapwood.
Durability: Teak is the gold standard for decay resistance. It’s also resistant to termites.
Workability: Easy to work, but high silica content blunts cutting edges.
Uses: Boatbuilding, flooring, furniture, and turned items4.
Color and Grain: Yellow to golden or medium brown heartwood. Pale yellow sapwood.
Durability: Very durable and resistant to rot and insect attack.
Workability: Easy to work, except for interlocked grain causing tearout.
Uses: Veneer, flooring, furniture, and boatbuilding1.
Let’s explore the characteristics of each wood type for interior applications.
Color/Appearance: Light to medium brown, sometimes with a reddish cast. The sapwood is nearly white or cream-colored.
Grain/Texture: Straight grain with a fine, even texture. May exhibit birdseye, curly, or quilted grain patterns.
Workability: Fairly easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Finishes well, but may require pre-conditioning for even staining.
Common Uses: Flooring, furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, cutting boards, and turned objects.
Color/Appearance: Pale cream color with pink or brown hues. Ray fleck patterns are visible in quartersawn sections.
Grain/Texture: Straight grain with a fine to medium uniform texture.
Workability: Machines well, glues, finishes, and responds well to steam-bending.
Common Uses: Lumber, veneer, flooring, musical instruments, and furniture.
Color/Appearance: Dark brown heartwood with purple and chocolate undertones.
Grain/Texture: Coarse grain with prominent ray flecks.
Workability: Easy to cut, shape, and sand. Takes on an amazing look with a clear finish.
Common Uses: Gun stocks, musical instruments, fine furniture, cabinetry, and flooring.
Color/Appearance: Light to medium brown heartwood with a reddish cast. Prominent ray fleck patterns.
Grain/Texture: Straight grain with a coarse, uneven texture.
Workability: Good results with hand and machine tools. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Common Uses: Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, and veneer.
Color/Appearance: Pine wood varies widely, but it can be categorized into soft pines & hard pines.
Grain/Texture: Soft pines have low density, even grain, and gradual earlywood to latewood transitions.
Workability: Hard pines are denser, have abrupt transitions, and uneven grain.
Common Uses: Soft pines for construction, hard pines for flooring, furniture, and more.
Color/Appearance: Rustic oak typically features knots, cracks, and other natural imperfections.
Grain/Texture: It has a weathered, aged look texture.
Workability: “Rustic oak” is not a specific species but rather a style or appearance.
Common Uses: Rustic oak is popular for furniture, flooring, and decorative accents.
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+306971572108 OR CONTACT USProper care and maintenance of your outdoor furniture will help it withstand the elements and stay in great condition. Here are some essential tips for taking care of exterior furniture:
Regularly clean wood furniture using appropriate cleaning products.
Regular Dusting: Dust your furniture frequently using a soft, dry cloth or a microfiber cloth. This helps prevent scratches and removes accumulated dust. Avoid feather dusters, as they can send dust particles into the air.
Clean Away Spills Promptly: Blot away liquid spills and condensation from drinks immediately using a paper towel or soft cloth. For sticky messes, dampen a cloth with plain water and gently wipe the affected area to prevent damage to the wood.
Protect wood furniture from the elements by using covers or storing it indoors during harsh weather.
Sunlight Protection: Sunlight can damage wooden furniture. Always cover it with covering fabric if you intend to leave it outside for more than a few weeks.
Sand Protection: Sand lightly will dry the wood and make it gray. to prevent that we need to oil them at least 2 times a year. When it comes to protecting and maintaining your outdoor furniture, choosing the right oil is crucial.
Apply protective coatings or treatments to prevent damage from sun, rain, and other environmental factors.
Apply Wax: Apply furniture wax periodically to maintain the wood’s luster and protect it from drying out.
Apply Tung Oil: Tung oil is derived from the nut of the tung tree. It’s known for its durability and water resistance. It penetrates deep into the wood, offering long-lasting protection against the elements. It also enhances the wood’s natural grain and color.
