There are 2 types of wood
SOFTWOOD
HARDWOOD
SOFTWOOD
WHAT IS SOFTWOOD? AND ITS USES
Softwood comes from coniferous trees. These trees are also known as evergreen trees as leaves do not fall till the new ones grow.
Softwood usually grows in regions having a cold climate. Coniferous trees grow fast; hence, they are less expensive as compared to hardwood.
Softwood trees, such as pine, cedar, spruce, larch, and fir, retain their leaves throughout the year and grow faster than hardwood.
They are more sustainable as they can be easily grown.
USES OF SOFTWOOD
Softwood is commonly used in construction
In the roof and inner wall structures as well as in other building components such as fixtures and fittings, doors.
HARDWOOD
WHAT IS HARDWOOD? AND ITS USES
Hardwoods come from any trees which do not produce needles or cones. These trees are most commonly are known as deciduous trees, more scientifically known as angiosperms.
Hardwoods are trees which produces leaves and seeds.
Hardwood species are not always necessarily stronger than softwoods, but many species are well known for their beautiful and distinct wood grain patterns.
USES OF HARDWOOD
Hardwood is commonly used in construction
In furniture such as tables, chairs, chest drawers
It may also be used in applications such as window frames.