Hardwoods

• What type of trees does this wood come from?

  Trees that lose their leaves
• Why is hardwood more expensive than softwood?

  Hardwood trees are slow-growing and less available
• What is the color of oak wood?

  Moderate brown
• What are the characteristics of oak wood?

  It is tough, durable, and polishes well
• For what purposes is oak wood commonly used?

  High quality furniture, doors, and staircases
• What color is beech wood?

  Pink-tinted
• What makes beech wood popular for certain products?

  It is tough, durable, and smooth to finish
• What type of products typically use beech wood?

  Hard-wearing and robust products
• What is the color of mahogany wood?

  Dark red/brown
• What are the characteristics of mahogany wood?

  It has very close grain and polishes easily
• For what purposes is mahogany wood commonly used?

  Furniture and cabinet making