How to Choose the Right Type of Wood for your Projects?

Every project is unique and should be treated as such. We at Envision Carpentry LLC treat each project as our own and complete it by paying meticulous attention to detail. There are many steps involved in turning your vision into reality. The first and foremost is choosing the design. This step is crucial as it involves a thorough inspection of the place and the client’s insight. Our carpenters will start by mapping the space and designing the project for you. Following this, the wood to be used is chosen. This step is very important and requires knowledge about the different types of wood. There are two main categories of wood.

• SOFTWOOD
• HARDWOOD

There are various types of wood under these. All are used for various purposes, catering to the wants and needs of the client. The client is asked about

• Purpose of The Project
• Budget Preferences
• Design Required
• Appearance Needed
• Quality Of Finishing

All these points help in deciding the correct wood for your project. Here is an insight into what different qualities both the woods have.

• SOFTWOOD

The classification is based on the physical structure of the wood. Softwood, as the name suggests, has a soft structure and is easier to work with. Softwood is derived from gymnosperm trees; these are the trees that have no pores. Usually categorized as conifers or evergreen trees, softwood is obtained from pine, fir, redwood, cedar trees, etc. The timber that is used is said to come from the softwoods. You can use softwood for these purposes

• Doors
• Window Frames
• Picture Frames
• DIY Projects
• Furniture Making
• Carpentry, etc

Softwood is pocket-friendly, easy to handle, lightweight, and readily available. There are a few downsides to its usage as it is less durable, more prone to cracks, and does not have a great finish as hardwood.

• HARDWOOD

It has properties slightly opposite to softwood. It comes from the angiosperm trees, these trees have flowering plants. It is derived from oak, walnut, mahogany, ash, or beech trees.
Hardwood can be used for these purposes

• Furniture
• Musical Instruments
• Cabinets
• Fine Woodworks

Hardwood is highly durable, resistant to cracks, expensive, has strength, and gives a luxurious finish. Every coin has two sides, and so does hardwood. It is high-cost and a little difficult for the carpenter to work with.

WHICH WOOD SHOULD YOU USE FOR YOUR PROJECT?

There are various contributing factors as to which wood is the best choice for your project. Our carpenters make a point to take note of all your requirements, most importantly your budget. The budget becomes a key factor in deciding everything. Hardwood is for a big budget whereas softwood is light on the pocket. As far as finishing is concerned hardwood has a better finish in comparison to softwood. While hiring Envision Carpentry LLC, you can keep all your worries at bay and just make your choices clear to our crew. Rest everything will be taken care of.

Both the woods have their distinct properties and are put to usage accordingly. Here at our company, we make sure to always live up to the expectations of our customers and guarantee A1 quality of work. We promise to provide you with perfect guidance and complete the project with precision.