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| This hemlock wood floor was installed in the living room of a home in Powel River, BC more than eight years ago. It looks as beautiful today as the day it was finished. |
| Hemlock |
Hemlock is the best choice for saunas. Hemlock is known for its natural strength and durability; it is naturally resistant to decay therefore ideal for sauna uses. Its longevity is 300 -1000 years. Beneficial for those with allegies. |
| Basswood |
found in US, tough, fibrous inner bark, is weak and is used for cheap furniture, containers. Bee keeping equipment, etc |
| Polar |
pale white wood, darkens on exposure, a straight grain and a fine textures, ideal for people who have allergic reactions to wood. |
| Birch |
a medium heavy, med. hard wood, its used for most furniture, joinery turned products and floors, it has a wide grain, is smooth and has an elegant feel. Longevity: 80 years. |
| Oak |
a hardwood used as a veneer exterior wood, it would suit a home with oak furniture or if you want to create the look of a tight grained wood. Longevity: 50 – 80 years. |
| Cedar |
variety of colours, has a fairly pungent odor, straight-grained,has a high degree of thermal insulation, is also used for light construction. Longevity: 200- 400 years. |
| Spruce |
also known as whitewood, light in colour, fine grained, resists odour absorption, emits a subtle forest scent, and is commonly used for flooring. Longevity: 200 – 300 years. The spruces are valuable wildlife trees, producing quantities of seed which is eaten by birds and small mammals. |
| Pinewood |
has a yellow colouring with brown knots, excellent for staining, by staining the wood it helps to seal it better and achieve a more even look. Pine has a lot of uses, especially for smaller projects. Longevity 200 – 350 years. |
| Sitka |
from Alaska, a type of Spruce, most commonly used for boxes and other minor constructions. |
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