Hardwood and Softwood

Woods are the fibrous hard structural tissue which is found in the tree’s root and stem. From thousands of years woods are used as the source for fuel and also for the construction. As they are good insulator of heat that is the reason they are mostly used in the cottage for many months in colder regions. Different types of wood are used to make furniture and the quality of the woods depend on the type of wood used. Different colors and textures of the wood give different beauty to the furniture.

 Types of woods:

·         Hardwoods

·         Softwoods

Hardwoods:

As the same itself describes hardwoods are hard in nature as well as they have the complex structure as compared to softwoods. The main difference between the two types of woods is the presence of pores in the hardwood. They are produced by the angiosperm trees and consist of broader leaves. They are used for making musical instruments also. Earlier hardwoods were available in very large quantity but now it has been diminished. They are used for crafting furniture also.

Types of Hardwoods:

·         Oak wood: It is red or white in color. Red oaks are basically known as the black oak. It is mostly grows in United States. It is light in color and also heavy and strong wood. It is used for crafting transitional pieces.

·         Maple wood: More than 115 species of maple are found in United States. They are shock resistant and very hard. Used in crafting colonial furniture ranging from lower to high price.

·         Cherry wood: Cherry wood is a well known wood also called as the fruitwood. These types of woods are generally grows in the Eastern half of United States. They are available in light brown and red brown in color.

·         Ash wood: It is available in white, black, blue and light brown colors. They are very hard, heavy and twisted kind of wood. Used in crafting structural frames.

Softwoods:

Softwoods are the woods which are very soft and are easily available. They are widely used as they are available in affordable price. Their growth rate is very high.

Types of Softwoods:

·         Pine wood: Pine wood is available in white or pale yellow colors. It is soft and light weighted wood. They are generally used for crafting provincial furniture.

·         Redwood: They are red in colors. They have the ability of resistance to deterioration due to sunlight and insects. Used in decorative carvings. This kind of wood is resistant to decay.

·         Cedar woods: They are generally red-brown in color. They are soft, moth repellent and aromatic. They are generally used in crafting drawers, boxes, cases, etc. To get more information about softwood and hardwood.

·         Hemlock: They are available in black and brown color. They are soft and light weighted wood with uniformly textured. Used in crafting doors, lumber, crates, etc.