Main Attributes Of Softwood And Hardwood Timber Floors

When we talk about timber floors, the two most common terms that appear in our minds are "Softwood" and "Hardwood". Often people are confused between them when it comes to selecting one out of them and because of this; mostly only wrong decisions are taken. Therefore, we have come up with a post where will be able to easily differentiate between these two types and the points will be able to help you take the right decision next time.Add paragraph text here.

• Sellers of timber boards say that the example of hardwood timber floors includes options like mahogany, teak, walnut, oak, ash, birch and maple.
• Several things are common between these names and the one that deserves a mention here is that they all come from deciduous trees or those that shed their leaves each autumn. 
• Experts of timber decking consider this version, as a more expensive option than softwood, but at the same time, there is no denying the fact that it is much more durable.
• Because of this point of durability, this version of timber hardwood is also a more sought version throughout the Internet.
• The reason that hardwoods are more expensive than softwoods is largely down to the simple economics of supply and demand.
• This is simply because a tree that will give us its hardwood can take decades and decades, while softwood trees grow relatively quickly.
• Another fact is that all the hardwoods are more fire resistant than softwoods and you soon start to see the appeal.

• The first thing to know is that the trees that give us this wood can grow up really fast.
• This fact makes this version a more affordable and an even more easily available option in terms of floor boards.
• The trees that softwoods originate from are evergreen, sporting needles that they don’t typically shed.
• This kind of wood is widely used in the construction of homes, cabins and furniture, common softwoods include pine, spruce, cedar, larch and fir.
• This kind of wood is however, less dense as compared to the hardwood and hence, lesser hard wearing too.

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