How many types of timber is there?

If repairing or reusing old wood isn't possible, here's a guide to buying new timber. Find out if it's from endangered trees, or from a sustainable source. read more

Timber are often divided into completely different types: 1. Hardwoods: Hardwood have a complex cell structure with pores. 2. Softwoods: Softwoods have an easy non-pored cell structure. 3. Sapwood: Sapwood consists of living cells, that conduct water from the roots to the leaves. 4. read more

Best Answer: I'm a wood-worker and I enjoy working with different types of woods. I have a book titled "Useful Woods of the World" by James H. Flynn. It contains 279 differnt species of woods, and acknowledges that there are even more. read more

There are many different varieties. Properties: Walnut is strong, hard and durable, without being excessively heavy. It has excellent woodworking qualities, and takes finishes well. The wood is light to dark chocolate brown in color with a straight grain in the trunk. read more