Hardwood Lumber
Unlike softwood trees which have needles instead of leaves and tend to grow year round, hardwood trees are deciduous, meaning they become dormant in winter after their leaves fall.
With the exception of limited use in some timber-frame construction, hardwood lumber is used in the building industry for applications where the wood is visible such as flooring, cabinetry and stain-grade doors casements, mouldings and other trim work.
Learn about the 21 major species of North American hardwoods, how to finish hardwoods and the various techniques for working these beautiful woods at:
Learn more about hardwood flooring and engineered hardwood flooring at:
Hardwood Information Center
The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association
National Wood Flooring Association
Learn more about hardwood cabinetry at:
The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association
National Kitchen and Bath Association
Learn about built-ins and architectural millwork
at
Architectural Woodwork Institute
Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association
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