Is palm tree wood useful as a building material?

Yes. All woods or trees are unique in their anatomy and some more versatile than others. The palm tree like all others can only serve a purpose in the building trades according to its versatility. read more

The palm tree like all others can only serve a purpose in the building trades according to its versatility. Be it strength, flexibility, or just appearance all woods are placed in the construction process according to the purpose the wood is intended to serve for the overall endurance and strength of the project. read more

Palm trees are readily used as a building material for house walls, rafters and roofing. The fibrous wood is pulled apart and woven together as thatch for roof covering and small posts are fashioned for hanging hammocks. read more

Re: Palm Tree wood « Reply #7 on: September 05, 2006, 09:32:41 AM » I worked in the Philippines awhile back and they use palm tree wood (from coconut trees I think) pretty extensively for structural building wood. read more

Best Answer: Palm logs are not useful for lumber. However, intact palm tree logs work quite well with log cabin - type construction. For example, such cabins built in the 1930s are still in service as rental units in a Florida State Park. read more