From the Pros
Industry perspectives from the professional specifier.
The Color(s) of 2020
While color giant Pantone has yet to announce its selection, paint manufacturers are weighing in with their favorite hues for 2020. As you will see, the recommendations... read moreIf ever there were a lover of Wood …
It was George Nakashima (1905-1990), American woodworker, architect and furniture maker. Born in Spokane, Washington and formally educated at the University of... read moreA menacing ‘Imitator’ of American Hardwood
American Hardwood as a flooring material has yet another imitator to contend with – Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT). The man-made plastic can definitely be made to imitate the... read moreThermally Modified Hardwood in Spain
Under the auspices of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the new Kālida Sant Pau building, a care center for cancer patients in Barcelona, is showcasing the... read moreHow “tough” is Cross Laminated Timber?
Just ask the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Products Laboratory (FPL). Their researchers have been studying softwood Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) “from many angles,... read more“Making red oak more red?”
American Red Oak is a dominant species in the eastern U.S. hardwood forests. Despite its name – which comes from the color of its leaves in the fall – its sapwood is... read moreJust when you thought you’d seen it all …
There it is, a fresh twist on an old classic, and just the inspiration you needed to get your artistic juices flowing. We’re talking about the creative use of American... read moreSuper Wood – Denser, Stronger & Fire-Proof?
The treatment process is called Densification – “chemically softening and compressing wood to remove the spaces between cell walls.” And when burned, the resulting... read moreA Red Oak Renaissance
There has never been a better time to buy American red oak. It’s plentiful and eminently affordable, and the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) “is working with... read moreAmerican Hardwoods in the Bathroom
Design/Build professionals are always finding fresh ways to use American Hardwoods. Why not in the Bath? The experts tell us that when “properly installed and sealed... read more
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Mesquite hardwood trees are common in the southwest desert and this Arizona based company creates many pieces using this irregular wood | @greenvalleynews #mesquitehardwoods #americanhardwoods #realwoodreallife #climatepositive https://t.co/aXdO5qlKCC https://t.co/OUMucDgFfQ