2024-03-05 07:52
Both acacia and rubberwood are popular types of hardwood (deciduous trees) and are extensively used in furniture making. While acacia wood is known for its dramatic color variations and str… Read More
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2024-02-29 05:44
When looking to install siding on your home or any other building, wood siding and vinyl siding are the two most common and popular options. Each type of siding has its distinct features, p… Read More
2024-02-27 05:27
It is a softwood species known for its amazing durability in terms of moisture resistance. Besides that, redwood trees are also famous for being among the tallest trees with an average heig… Read More
2024-02-19 09:48
If you are looking to know all about the difference between willow wood and oak wood, you’re at the right place.
Willow and oak are two popular species of hardwood, which are recogniz… Read More
2024-02-15 09:34
Both solid hardwood and laminate are popular choices for flooring. The major difference between solid hardwood flooring and laminate flooring is the core material, which affects the appeara… Read More
2024-02-12 06:53
Alder is a popular American hardwood with around 35 species, most of which are native to the Pacific Northwest and belong to the birch family (Betulaceae). Featuring a yellow or reddish-brow… Read More
2024-02-08 05:52
Bamboo is a popular grass type mainly used in gardens and landscaping and occasionally as timber in construction and woodworking.
Bamboo wood is a member of the Poaceae (grass) family and b… Read More
2024-02-06 06:01
Do you have a woodworking project in the works? Choosing the right softwood matters to ensure the success of your project. Hemlock and Pine both are wonderful options for softwood, but the r… Read More
2024-01-30 12:26
Cherry is a popular domestic hardwood, especially in the US market and is commonly used for making beautiful and strong furniture, cabinets, and flooring. If you want to learn about the diff… Read More
2024-01-24 11:17
Starting a woodworking project involves more than just skills; choosing the right wood is equally crucial. In the vast world of wood species, Elm and Oak stand out as popular choices for the… Read More
2024-01-18 05:38
Wood remains one of the top choices for construction applications. When it comes to choosing the right wood for your project, it is easier said than done. Among so many hardwood options out… Read More
2024-01-16 05:05
Rubberwood and solid wood are two common options for someone looking for a perfect material for general woodworking or furniture making. If you are confused between solid and rubberwood for… Read More
2024-01-10 06:54
Redwood and cedar, which are two of the most popular softwood species, find their applications in a wide range of woodworking projects, especially exterior applications, due to their outsta… Read More
2024-01-04 07:41
Wondering about the better wood between cherry and mahogany for your next project? Here’s all you need to know about the difference between cherry vs mahogany hardwoods based on appear… Read More
2024-01-02 05:07
Cedar is a popular softwood belonging to a genus of coniferous trees in the plant family Pinaceae (same as pine). Different species of cedar are found in different parts of the world, with t… Read More
2023-12-28 04:50
People in Australia have been using acacia tree wood for a long time and still use it. Acacia wood is a type of hardwood that comes from various species of acacia trees and shrubs. It is one… Read More
2023-12-27 06:52
Walnut wood is renowned for its rich, dark hues and distinctive grain patterns, making it a popular choice for a variety of woodworking projects. Belonging to the Juglandaceae family, the wa… Read More
2023-12-22 05:32
Birch and aspen are deciduous (hardwood) trees belonging to the Betulaceae family. While the two hardwood types share multiple similar characteristics, they also have many distinct features… Read More
2023-12-20 10:38
Birch, which is a hardwood species, is often compared with pine (a softwood) due to their various similarities in terms of appearance and physical properties. If you’re looking to lea… Read More
2023-12-15 04:15
Ash and hickory are two popular commercial hardwoods with their own distinct properties and uses. If you are confused between ash and hickory wood for your next project or are just curious… Read More
2023-12-12 05:03
Hickory is a popular hardwood procured from the deciduous trees of the Carya genus. Hickory hardwood has many types or species, of which Shagbark is the most common and popular.
Hickory is… Read More
2023-12-05 06:31
In our wood comparison series, today we are going to talk about the difference between two of the world’s most popular hardwood species – maple vs walnut.
You may be familiar wit… Read More
2023-11-29 06:34
Both walnut and mahogany are among the top choices for high-end woodwork and furniture making due to their incredible appearance and outstanding physical properties like hardness and durabi… Read More
2023-11-08 04:51
Wood chips or small pieces of wood are often used as fillers and to make items like chipboards. If you want to know all about the various uses of wood chips, read this article.
What are Woo… Read More
2023-11-01 11:33
Different types of laminates, whether synthetic or wood-based decorative materials, hold a prominent position in multiple industries, including interior design and construction. One of the… Read More
2023-10-30 10:00
Plywood is an engineered wood product that is manufactured by joining multiple thin layers of wood together with a strong adhesive to form a strong board.
Plywood comes in many variants or… Read More
2023-10-25 06:13
Plywood is one of the most commonly used types of engineered wood. It is often used as an alternative to solid wood for furniture making and construction.
Plywood comes in many types and gr… Read More
2023-10-23 06:50
Oak is one of the most prized and sought-after hardwoods among woodworkers around the world. The Quercus genus, from which oak wood comes, is known to have about 500 species of trees and sh… Read More
2023-10-18 09:04
Maple and birch are two of the most common and popular types of hardwood used in commercial applications. Both types of wood are used for flooring and furniture making and are known for the… Read More
2023-10-16 10:45
There are many varieties of oak, of which American Oak and European Oak are two of the most famous. If you’re considering oak hardwood for your next project, here’s everything y… Read More
2023-10-11 10:11
Woodworking refers to the use of wood for manufacturing a variety of items, or, in other words, it simply refers to working with wood.
Woodworking is practised both as a hobby and as a prof… Read More
2023-10-05 09:13
Teak and Eucalyptus are two of the most popular hardwood species used for outdoor projects such as decking and outdoor furniture.
Both Teak and Eucalyptus are strong and durable woods, but… Read More
2023-09-27 07:26
Wood carving refers to the practice of carving an ornamental or scriptural figure out of wood using specific tools and skills.
There are hundreds of species of wood, out of which only a few… Read More
2023-09-21 10:52
Blockboard and plywood are two popular types of engineered wood and two of the most commonly used alternatives to solid wood.
The major difference between plywood and blockboard is their st… Read More
2023-09-14 05:51
Exotic woods are in great demand in many parts of the world. These rare and beautiful wood species are known for their unique properties and restricted availability, like a limited edition… Read More
2023-09-07 10:24
Spruce and cedar are two of the popular types of softwood. Here’s everything you need to know about the differences between spruce and cedar wood. Softwoods are procured from conifer… Read More
2023-08-31 10:17
Many modern and traditional houses feature wooden flooring. Wood flooring not only gives our place a natural, classic, beautiful look but it is also one of the strongest and most durable opt… Read More
2023-08-22 10:51
Timber preservation refers to the process of applying a layer of a preservation material such as oil on timber to protect it from insects, moisture, etc.
Preservation helps increase the lif… Read More
2023-08-17 10:42
The process to manufacture wood or a wood item is not an easy one. From the production of raw wood to its processing in sawn timber and its use to manufacture an object like a door or chair… Read More
2023-08-02 13:20
Brazilian teak wood, commonly known as cumaru or Tonka, is a hardwood species native to Northern South America and commonly grows in Costa Rica and Peru.
This durable and decay-resista… Read More
2023-07-28 11:10
Wood is generally the most favoured element for making pallets. Wood pallets are strong, attractive and can be used for a variety of applications.
However, choosing the right timber for mak… Read More
2023-07-25 09:43
At Cameroon Timber Export SARL, we deal in many types of wood. Maple and Oak are two of the most popular types of hardwood in our store.
These two options are extremely popular and are ofte… Read More
2023-07-21 07:39
Marine plywood is a type of manufactured wood product that’s considered ideal for water-based environments. It’s incredibly strong and durable and can withstand moisture without… Read More
2023-07-17 13:16
Wenge is a popular hardwood known for its unique appearance and incredible strength and durability in terms of termite resistance. It is commonly used for furniture, panelling, veneer, musi… Read More
2023-07-12 10:36
With a Janka rating of 2,690 lbf, Jatoba wood is one of the hardest woods in the world. It’s a hardwood found primarily in Central America, the West Indies, southern Mexico, and north… Read More
2023-07-10 07:54
Timber logging refers to the process of harvesting (growing), sawing, and transporting trees for the purpose of commercial sale and use.
Logging is an ever-growing industry because people w… Read More
2023-07-05 06:44
Radiata Pine, scientifically known as Pinus radiata, is a softwood (obtained from conifer trees) native to the coastal regions of central and southern California in the United States and als… Read More
2022-11-01 10:22
European woods consist of wood species originating from European countries, such as England, France and Germany. European woods are famously used as an alternative to American woods in many… Read More
2022-10-27 11:50
The two common types of maple are soft maple and hard maple. Besides being soft and hard respectively, as their name suggests, there are some other differences between the two types of mapl… Read More
2022-10-20 09:48
Ash is a popular American hardwood found and used in all parts of the US and around the world. It’s a strong hardwood timber that is prized for its ease of work, shock resistance, wid… Read More
2022-10-18 06:59
Maple wood comes in many varieties, all of which fall into either of two categories – hard maple and soft maple. Hard maple, as obvious, is harder and heavier than the alternative. It… Read More
2022-10-13 08:57
Oak is a very popular hardwood that is used in all parts of the world. It looks beautiful and is easily available at a decent price, but what makes oak truly precious is the fact that you c… Read More
2022-10-10 12:09
Spruce is a popular softwood that is known for its use in producing paper pulp and also in the construction industry for making doors, furniture, panelling, and interior trim. Spruce is als… Read More
2022-09-27 11:05
Poplar, also called Black Poplar or Lombardy Poplar, is a hardwood used for plywood, furniture, lumber, construction, boxes and crates, and veneers, among other things. It’s a non-dur… Read More
2022-09-13 10:33
Brazilian Cherry is a hardwood commonly found in the rainforests of Brazil. However, contrary to its name, this wood species doesn’t have anything to do with cherries. Also known by n… Read More
2022-09-08 11:16
When looking to start a woodworking project, one of the hardest things in my opinion is choosing the right wood. And why not? There are so many options available when it comes to wood speci… Read More
2022-09-06 11:33
As you may already know, timber generally contains natural moisture, which needs to be dried before the wood can be used for specific purposes like construction and flooring. Air Dried Vs K… Read More
2022-08-30 12:31
Moulding refers to a decorative shape made out of wood or any other material. Mouldings have since always been used in buildings, both as a way to conceal transition between surfaces such a… Read More
2022-08-25 07:37
Monkey Pod is a hardwood obtained from Monkey Pod Tree, which is also commonly called Raintree. It’s a hardwood with a 900 lbf Janka rating. The trees are naturally found in central a… Read More
2022-08-17 12:10
Plywood is a type of engineered wood that is used in a vast range of applications, including both DIY and construction projects. Depending on the type and grade of plywood, it can be fairly… Read More
2022-08-12 05:27
Solid wood and plywood are two of the most common and widely used types of wood. While solid wood refers to the original wood that we receive directly from trees, plywood is an engineered w… Read More
2022-08-09 09:29
Hardwood decking is considered a beautiful investment for many reasons. Not only the use of hardwoods for decking is the most gorgeous choice, but also this type of decking happens to be ve… Read More
2022-08-05 10:35
FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council and is a very important parameter in analysing the quality and authenticity of wood.
At CameroonTimberExportSARL, we only sell and deal in FSC Cert… Read More
2022-07-27 10:04
Poplar Wood for Carving – What Should You Know?
Planning to use poplar wood for carving? Here’s everything you need to know about whether or why poplar is the best, inexpensive… Read More
2022-05-30 05:27
Spanish Cedar is a hardwood known for its Mahogany-like appearance, aromatic scent and robustness. The wood was traditionally used for building boxes for cigars, which is why it is also com… Read More
2022-05-19 07:48
Hardwood is a type of wood commonly used in construction, furniture making and various other purposes. Hardwoods are products of deciduous trees, which lose their leaves in autumn. Hardwood… Read More
2022-05-17 11:11
Eucalyptus is a hardwood that is considered one of the sustainable woods that are both useful and environmentally friendly. Because Eucalyptus wood comes from a species of fast-growing tree… Read More
2022-05-10 11:10
Are you looking to buy the best quality wood for decking or fences? Then, you might want to know that Garapa is one of the most preferred hardwoods for decking. This is because the Garapa w… Read More
2022-05-06 07:45
A light-colored wood is wood with a pale color, ranging from pale white to yellow, orange, pinkish, greenish or light brown. If you are looking to know more about light colored wood or plan… Read More
2022-04-28 12:33
Wood siding refers to the use of wood, natural or artificial, as a siding on the exterior side of walls of a building. There are different types of materials used for house siding, with vin… Read More
2022-04-20 12:49
Meranti and Mahogany are two very popular hardwood species. The two wood species share many similarities as well as many differences. In this article, we will talk about Mahogany and Merant… Read More
2022-04-04 12:25
When selecting wood for an exterior project, it is very important to check whether the wood is rot-resistant. Being rot-resistant essentially means that the wood will not rot when in contac… Read More
2022-03-28 11:49
Any wood that has a dark natural colour will be referred to as dark wood. These woods are generally more popular and expensive because they have a high demand and look attractive for interi… Read More
2022-03-22 06:48
Outdoor decks are common in most of the modern houses in America and other developed countries around the world. Decking is generally made using solid wood or plywood, depending on the pre… Read More
2022-03-16 07:21
Plywoods are nowadays the most common material used for roofing. This is because plywood is strong and provides good durability to the roof, and it costs less than many other alternatives s… Read More
2022-03-08 07:43
Beech is a hardwood species that comes in multiple varieties, such as European Beech, American Beech, and others. Beech is generally non-durable and not very strong. Common uses of beech wo… Read More
2022-03-02 06:33
Engineered wood is increasingly becoming the best alternative to solid wood for those who either prefer a more attractive, customisable option or want a cheaper option for wooden flooring i… Read More
2022-02-24 04:40
Poplar and pine wood are two of the most common types of wood used for furniture and other standard wood projects. The reasons why these two timber species are famous include their overall… Read More
2022-02-21 05:31
Though softwoods are generally considered soft and less durable, this isn’t always the case. Many softwood species, including pine, cedar and redwood, are widely used in a variety of… Read More
2022-02-07 04:39
Balsa, commonly known as Ochroma, is a hardwood native to the tropical forests of the Americas. Balsa trees are also grown on plantations in many countries including Papua New Guinea, Solom… Read More
2022-01-25 10:09
Strength is one of the primary factors to consider when selecting the right wood for a project. Based on hardness, all woods are loosely divided into two categories – hardwoods and so… Read More
2022-01-17 10:31
MDF vs plywood, here are two of the most popular types of engineered wood. Both types of wood are engineered, i.e. synthetically manufactured using wood and other materials. Both are s… Read More
2021-12-22 12:33
When looking to buy wood for your project, you have two options – buy solid wood timber or go with manufactured wood. Of course, buying and using solid wood is generally a costlier op… Read More
2021-12-16 12:32
CameroonTimberExportSarl is a leading supplier, exporter and manufacturer of wood timber and logs in the Middle East, Australia, Europe, Latin America and other parts of the world. We not o… Read More
2021-11-27 09:14
Defects in timber are a very natural thing and can happen for many reasons such as natural forces, calamity, environment, insects, fungi, seasoning, etc. Having a brief knowledge of… Read More
2021-11-15 10:53
Meranti is a durable hardwood with soft to medium density and light or dark golden reddish color, which depends on the origin of the wood. It is primarily used in internal applications and… Read More
2021-11-12 12:26
Wood Kiln Drying Process involves the use of a kiln – a type of oven – to manually reduce the moisture content of wood in order to improve its workability and efficiency. Heat t… Read More
2021-10-29 09:05
Due to the various mahogany wood advantages and disadvantages, it is arguably the most popular and used wood timbers in the world. The high popularity of mahogany wood is owed to its beautif… Read More
2021-10-20 12:33
Engineered wood is artificial wood that is made by using natural wood (softwoods and hardwoods) and a variety of additives like adhesives. Different types of engineered wood are considerabl… Read More
2021-10-13 12:59
Choosing the Best Timber for Exterior Cladding
External Timber cladding refers to the use of timber (wood) for cladding on another surface, usually walls and exterior of a place. The use of… Read More
2021-10-08 12:58
When it comes to fences, cedar and pine are the two most popular materials to choose from, but choosing between them can be difficult. Cedar Vs Pressure Treated Pine Fence both of the… Read More
2021-10-04 13:04
CDX vs OSB, here is a brief comparison between two of the most common types of engineered wood popular these days. Engineered wood is made by combining real wood with other materials using g… Read More
2021-09-29 13:18
Are you looking to buy wood from the best reliable timber supplier in Latin America (Honduras, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador)? Then, you’re at the right place. Today… Read More
2021-09-24 12:48
Wood is one of the most used natural resources in the world. It grows and is used everywhere. Depending on the availability and demand of wood, certain timber species can be more expensive… Read More
2021-09-22 11:47
What is the Best Timber for Outdoor Use?
When looking to buy wood for outdoor projects such as outdoor furniture or flooring, choosing the right timber is crucial. The best timber for outdo… Read More
2021-09-16 13:07
Ebony is one of the premium and expensive timbers, which is primarily used for making high-quality furniture, cabinets, musical instruments, and other wood objects. black ebony wood has ove… Read More
2021-09-13 08:58
While the sapwood is the outermost portion of a wood log and the first thing you see when you start cutting a tree, the heartwood is the inner wood present in the centre of a wood log and u… Read More
2021-09-09 06:49
African Mahogany vs Sapele, The two of the most famous and hot-selling African timber species. Sapele is often used as a mahogany substitute because it looks the same and has properties sim… Read More
2021-09-06 10:59
Water resistant wood or waterproof timber refers to wood that has basic or advanced water resistant properties. In other words, water resistant timber can survive in normal rainy conditions… Read More
2021-08-31 11:23
What Are The Different Types of Hardwood?
Hardwood is one of the two most common types of wood, with softwood being the other. It is the wood produced by dicot trees and found in temperate a… Read More
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