Types of wood and their uses

The wood of this tree is reddish-creamy in color and is considered a kind of semi-heavy wood. The texture of beech wood is homogeneous and consists of a series of spindles. These spindles, which exist on the surface of the wood, have given it a unique beauty, but they are a disadvantage for carpenters because they turn black when painted. This wood is specially used in furniture making and It has door and window construction. One of the advantages of this wood is its diameter because it reaches two meters. These woods can be provided to the furniture maker or the door manufacturer as a whole to produce the desired product. Caring for beech wood prolongs its life and it can be preserved for years. The resistance of this wood against the growth of fungi and bacteria is high and it does not wear out easily.

Walnut wood is a fine-grained, semi-light wood that is durable and dark gray-brown in color. Walnut wood is a universally accepted wood that has very beautiful, polished and homogeneous veins and patterns. The texture of walnut wood is such that it can be inlaid and carved and decorated with various designs. The compressive, bending and tensile strength of this wood is very high and compared to other woods, it is more resistant to water penetration. This wood has medium hardness and is less damaged by impact. The age of this wood has made it a suitable option for making architectural components and furniture. The price of walnut wood is slightly higher than the price of other woods.

Oak tree has a very long life and lives up to 2000 years. There is no possibility of fungi and insects growing in this tree, and the strength and resistance of its wood is unique. Oak wood can be found in light to dark brown ranges in nature, its texture is compact and coarse. This wood has good resistance to abrasion and moisture absorption, and it is used in the production of furniture, flooring, cabinets, shelves, etc. This wood is easy to polish, so it is considered an ideal wood for long-term use.

This type of wood is considered one of the beautiful, well-patterned and decorative woods in Iran, and it is primarily suitable for veneer industries. The use of this type of wood is usually in the preparation and construction of plywood, massive doors (pure wood), sports equipment, and turning bases and fences. Wooden mulch is one of the semi-heavy and semi-hard woods, straight-grained and well-worked, with excellent cutting ability.

Alder wood has a very light weight and its impact resistance is not high. The color of this wood includes cream to pink and red colors and it is used to make sofas and chairs and to make flooring. The texture of alder wood is soft, so it has high flexibility. Alder is used in making plywood, especially middle layers, box making, modeling and furniture skeleton. It should be noted that alder has the highest sales volume in the market of wood sellers after beech.

The maple tree has different species that can be found in the forests of the north of the country. The wood of this tree is straight-grained and due to its high hardness, it is considered a suitable option for making floors, walls, plywood, furniture, etc. The color of maple is usually creamy white or oyster color, which has its own beauty.

Usually, Russian wood in the Iranian wood market refers to any type of white wood imported from Russia, which includes species such as Nerad, Noel and all types of pines. This wood is reddish-white in color, without gum channels, straight, light and with low cracking ability when dry. Russian wood has excellent sanding, nailing and screwing capabilities, but despite all the advantages, it easily gets blue spot disease or red spot disease from fungi, which reduces its strength.