Introduction to American hardwood
An American white oak table in a barn conversion, UK
The American hardwood industry, which dates back to the first European settlers, has a wealth of experience in processing the native hardwoods of North America. The eastern United States, as we now know them, were heavily forested from Maine in the North to the Gulf of Mexico in the South, and westwards across to the Mississippi valley. The Appalachian mountain range, which runs through the centre of the eastern states, provides a wide variety of growing sites at different altitudes, which in turn gives rise to the varied characteristics of many species. In fact, the USA has more temperate hardwood species than any other region of the world.
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Why American Hardwood?
Hardwood grows all over the globe and can vary hugely in terms of size, colour, quality, composition, and sustainability. Here we list three key aspects that have contributed to the formidable reputation that American hardwood currently enjoys.
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Hardwood Applications
Hardwood Applications
Hardwoods can be used for a wide range of applications and offer a huge diversity of colour and character. Examples are: interior and exterior joinery, furniture, and flooring
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Case Studies
