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  Uses of Wood Wood can be categorized into three different categories namely, hardwood, softwood, and engineered wood. Hardwoods are derived from deciduous trees i.e. trees that are devoid of cones and needles. Some of the more common hardwood trees are Maple, Cherry, Oak, Walnut, and Mahogany. Hardwoods the world over are known for their inherent distinct and beautiful wood grain that runs through the wood. Whereas, the wood and lumber that come from coniferous trees having needles and cones are called Softwoods. Some of the more common softwoods are Cedar, Pine, Spruce, Redwood, and Fir that are mostly used for construction, furniture, and woodworking. The third type of wood is engineered wood. Engineered wood is wood that is man-made or manufactured and is not found naturally. Engineered wood is made from wood or composite wood which is manipulated to and made from the waste or by-product of sawmills. The advantage of using engineered wood over natural wood is that engineered w...

  Oakwood is a type of hardwood that is exceedingly heavy, strong, and durable. An attractive wood, light in color having a prominent and identifiable grain. However, the true aesthetic appeal of oak wood is brought about when oil or a natural finisher is used to bring alive the variations and make the contrasts shine and depending on its finish can feel either hard or smooth to touch.  There are two major species of oak namely Red Oak and White Oak each broken down further into multiple species. The uses of oak wood range from making timber for flooring or homeware or making barrels to store liquor or wine in or even for firewood.  However, wood suppliers like Faith Lumber have seen a monumental rise in the popularity and demand for Red Oak wood particularly when it comes to timber for wooden flooring. Colors and tones of Red Oak range from shades of reddish-pink to orange to even a soft cream creating a warm and homely environment. Easy to maintain Red Oak wood ...