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Ayan | Nigerian satinwood | Ayan woodAyan has a pale yellow sapwood that is not clearly differentiated from the heartwood, which can vary in colour from lemon-yellow to...

Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Moderately Workable - Availability: Readily available

BalauThe colour of Balau can be variable depending upon the species: ranging from a pale brown colour, to a darker red-brown. I has a coarse texture with medium to large pores....

Durability: Very Durable - Workability: Not Workable - Availability: Readily available

Western Red CedarOur Cedar is normally kiln dried, but please refer to the product descriptions. For cladding/exterior use this is air dried - please indicate your use or specify...

Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Very Workable - Availability: Readily available

Dark Red MerantiThe heartwood of Meranti can be grey with a pinkish look. It can appear light pink to red. The grain is normally interlocked or crossed, and has a moderately coarse...

Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Moderately Workable - Availability: Readily available

Green, fresh OakDepending on origin, the heartwood varies from light tan to deep brown, with distinct bands of early wood and latewood. The grain is usually straight, but irregular...

Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Moderately Workable - Availability: Readily available

GreenheartThe heartwood of Greenheart is typically a pale olive green colour with darker streaks. The yellow-green sapwood is similar in colour to the heartwood. Grain/Texture: The...

Durability: Very Durable - Workability: Not Workable - Availability: Readily available

Unsorted Redwood (Best Quality) - Joinery SoftwoodThe widely distributed species varies according to its origin. Typically, the heartwood of this redwood is pale reddish-brown and...

Durability: Moderately Durable - Workability: Workable - Availability: Readily available

Seasoned OakDepending on origin, the heartwood varies from light tan to deep brown, with distinct bands of early wood and latewood. The grain is usually straight, but irregular or...

Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Slightly Workable - Availability: Readily available

Southern Yellow PineThe sapwood of Southern Yellow Pine varies in width, and is white to yellowish, even orange-white or pale yellow. The heartwood is light yellow to red-brown,...

Durability: Somewhat Durable - Workability: Workable - Availability: Readily available

WengeThe pores in Wenge are in no specific arrangement; solitary and radial multiples of 2-3. Brown mineral deposits can be present. The growth rings are distinctive but rays are...

Durability: Very Durable - Workability: Not Workable - Availability: Readily available