Afromosia has a whole host of positive qualities that make it a viable alternative to Teak (see Parts 1 & 2). With the skyrocketing demand for Teak leading to higher and higher prices in recent years, this African hardwood could be the solution for your next home exterior or … [Read more...]
Advantages of Afromosia as a Teak Alternative, Part 2
In our first article in this 3 part series, we explained how high demand for Teak due to recent home design fashions has highlighted the need to find a viable Teak alternative. One of the most promising options that have come to the forefront in recent years is Afromosia, a West … [Read more...]
Advantages of Afromosia as a Teak Alternative, Part 1
When it comes to the world of home construction, styles tend to come and go at an almost dizzying pace. Just as different models of homes and exterior and interior designs rise and fall in their appeal to consumers, so wood species also tend to wax and wane in their level of … [Read more...]
Lumber Color Demystified: That Cherished Cherry Finish
All lumber undergoes color change after it’s milled. A freshly milled board will demonstrate the most significant observable color change in the first few hours or days after it’s cut or planed, but it will also continue to change color over time, and some species of wood will … [Read more...]
Lumber Color Demystified: Getting Even with Teak
Did you know that if you sanded a piece of board that was sawn 200 years ago back to raw wood, the color-change process would begin anew? Several factors influence wood color change, including exposure to the elements and chemical components unique to each lumber species. Many … [Read more...]
How Importing Lumber Actually Helps The Environment, Part 2
In our first article in this two part series, we began to explain how a ban on logging could lead to deforestation. This takes place because the local landowners and former lumber industry workers no longer see a way to make a living off of the trees that grow in the forest. This … [Read more...]
How Importing Lumber Actually Helps The Environment, Part 1
Perhaps you may be scratching your head with a bit of healthy skepticism as you begin reading this article. That’s understandable. After all, there has been a lot of talk in recent decades about the alleged harm that the importation of wood, especially tropical hardwoods, does to … [Read more...]
Combating Wood Dust Toxicity & Other Hazards in Woodworking, Part 3
If you work with wood regularly or even as an occasional hobby, it would behoove you to incorporate some basic safety practices into your routine (see Parts 1 & 2). This will help you to avoid the devastating potential effects of wood dust toxicity, severe allergic reactions, … [Read more...]
Combating Wood Dust Toxicity & Other Hazards in Woodworking, Part 2
Woodworking is an extremely rewarding career or hobby, but it comes with some inherent risks (see Part 1). These include the potential for developing major health problems due to inhaling tiny wood dust particles as well as developing skin reactions from the weather & insect … [Read more...]
Combating Wood Dust Toxicity & Other Hazards in Woodworking, Part 1
Wood is a beautiful organic product that has a multitude of applications. Whether you’re constructing flooring, siding, decking products, ships, furniture, or arts and crafts, working with wood is a deeply satisfying and potentially lucrative career or hobby. It does, however, … [Read more...]
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