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Species Database
Reference database covering structural softwoods, premium hardwoods, tropical species, and modern modified timber — with properties, durability classification, and sustainability data for every entry.
Tropical Hardwood · 21 species
Triplochiton scleroxylon
Abachi is the international standard for sauna interiors — lowest thermal conductivity of any timber, knot-free, splinter-free at high temperatures.
Khaya ivorensis, Khaya anthotheca
African Mahogany is the modern sustainable mahogany — replacing Honduran/Cuban species with comparable beauty and stability.
Tilia americana
American Basswood is the standard carving timber — exceptionally fine, even grain for architectural detail and sculpture.
Juglans nigra
American Black Walnut is the premium American dark hardwood — rich colour and exceptional working properties for fine cabinetry.
Prunus serotina
American Cherry darkens dramatically with age — a premium furniture hardwood that develops rich patina over decades.
Acer saccharum
American Hard Maple is the toughest pale hardwood — chosen for sports floors, butcher blocks, and high-traffic surfaces.
Quercus rubra
American Red Oak is the volume domestic hardwood — pinkish hue and reasonable price for interior flooring and furniture.
Quercus alba
American White Oak is the export-grade equivalent of European Oak — consistent supply, FSC-certified, comparable performance.
Shorea laevis
Bangkirai is the dominant Southeast Asian decking hardwood — extremely durable but requires strict FSC verification.
Dipteryx odorata
Cumaru offers Ipe-class durability at slightly lower cost — premium South American decking with excellent stability.
Eucalyptus spp.
Eucalyptus is the fast-growing plantation hardwood — sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods for flooring and furniture.
Apuleia leiocarpa
Garapa is a mid-range South American decking timber — golden colour and good durability at lower cost than Ipe.
Handroanthus spp.
Ipe is the densest commercial decking timber — exceptional 50+ year lifespan with minimal maintenance.
Milicia excelsa
Iroko is the premium African alternative to teak — same durability class with more sustainable supply chain options.
Hymenaea courbaril
Jatoba is the dense red Brazilian hardwood marketed as Brazilian Cherry — premium flooring with very high hardness.
Manilkara bidentata
Massaranduba is a dense, very durable South American decking timber — lower cost than Ipe with similar performance.
Shorea spp. (group)
Meranti is a moderately durable joinery hardwood — common alternative to mahogany for window and door frames.
Intsia bijuga
Merbau is a dense, very durable Southeast Asian hardwood — heavily controlled under CITES, requires verified legal sourcing.
Entandrophragma cylindricum
Sapele is the workhorse African mahogany alternative — beautiful ribbon figure and dimensional stability for premium joinery.
Tectona grandis
Teak is the gold standard for marine and outdoor applications — exceptional natural durability through oil content.
Millettia laurentii
Wenge is the dramatic dark hardwood of choice for premium architectural interiors — almost black with strong grain.
Modified Timber · 5 species
Pinus radiata (acetylated)
Accoya is acetylated Radiata Pine — chemically modified for exceptional 50-year durability with full FSC certification.
Pinus radiata or Pinus sylvestris (furfurylated)
Kebony is furfurylated softwood — bio-based liquid modification creates Class 1 durability with rich brown colour.
Fraxinus excelsior (thermally modified)
Thermowood Ash combines hardwood density with very high durability — premium dark-toned decking and cladding alternative to tropical species.
Pinus sylvestris (thermally modified)
Thermowood Pine is heat-modified at 212°C — gains durability and dimensional stability with rich caramel colour through full cross-section.
Picea abies (thermally modified)
Thermowood Spruce offers improved durability and stability over standard spruce — premium alternative to cedar for sauna and cladding.
European Softwood · 11 species
Engineered panel product
CLT is the engineered panel product driving the modern timber building boom — solid timber panels for entire walls and floors.
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Douglas Fir delivers exceptional structural performance — high strength-to-weight ratio with C30+ grading achievable.
Larix decidua
European Larch combines natural durability, dimensional stability, and warm colour — a premium softwood for exposed applications.
Pinus sylvestris (commercial term)
European Redwood is the joinery-grade designation for premium Scots Pine — selected for clear knots and consistent colour.
Picea abies (commercial term)
European Whitewood is the commercial term for graded Norway Spruce — the workhorse softwood of European construction.
Engineered timber product
Glulam is engineered structural timber — multiple bonded laminations create beams up to 30m+ span with predictable performance.
Engineered timber product
LVL is high-strength engineered timber — bonded veneers achieve strength classes higher than glulam at smaller cross-sections.
Picea abies
Norway Spruce is the most widely used structural timber in Europe — light, strong, and consistently graded for C24 framing.
Pinus sylvestris
Scots Pine offers higher density and better treatability than Spruce, making it ideal for treated structural and external applications.
Larix sibirica
Siberian Larch is the slow-grown premium grade — denser, tighter-grained, and more durable than European Larch for exposed cladding.
Abies alba
Silver Fir is increasingly specified for CLT panels — uniform pale colour and absence of resin make it ideal for visible engineered timber.
European Hardwood · 17 species
Alnus glutinosa
European Alder is a budget sauna interior alternative to abachi — soft, light, and resistant when submerged.
Fraxinus excelsior
European Ash is the premium tough hardwood — exceptional shock resistance and decorative grain for interior applications.
Populus tremula
European Aspen is the traditional Finnish sauna timber — exceptionally low thermal conductivity at low cost.
Fagus sylvatica
European Beech is the dense, fine-grained hardwood ideal for steam bending, turnery, and high-traffic interior surfaces.
Betula pendula, Betula pubescens
European Birch is the basis for premium Baltic Birch plywood — fine grain, uniform density, and excellent machining.
Prunus avium
European Cherry develops a rich patina over time — a classic furniture timber for warm-toned interiors.
Ulmus glabra, Ulmus minor
European Elm offers dramatic interlocked grain and natural water resistance — supply limited by Dutch Elm Disease.
Carpinus betulus
European Hornbeam is among the densest European hardwoods — exceptional toughness for high-wear applications.
Tilia spp.
European Lime is the carver's timber — exceptionally fine, even grain ideal for detailed architectural carving.
Acer pseudoplatanus
European Maple is the bright, fine-grained hardwood prized for its pale colour and decorative figure in premium furniture.
Quercus robur, Quercus petraea
European Oak is the heritage hardwood — naturally durable, structurally strong, and architecturally distinctive.
Pyrus communis
European Pear has the finest grain of European hardwoods — used for premium marquetry, musical instruments, and architectural details.
Populus alba, Populus nigra
European Poplar is the lightweight utility hardwood — fast-growing, easy-working, and competitively priced for plywood and packaging.
Robinia pseudoacacia
European Robinia is the indigenous Class 1 durability hardwood — full tropical-grade performance with European supply chain.
Acer pseudoplatanus
European Sycamore is the bright, decorative furniture hardwood — pale colour and frequent fiddleback figure for premium interiors.
Juglans regia
European Walnut is the prestige decorative hardwood — rich colour, dramatic grain, and exceptional machining for fine cabinetry.
Castanea sativa
Sweet Chestnut offers oak-like durability and appearance at lower cost — ideal for external joinery and naturally durable cladding.
Imported Softwood · 4 species
Picea sitchensis
Sitka Spruce is the dominant UK plantation softwood — exceptional strength-to-weight ratio at lower density than Norway Spruce.
Pinus echinata, P. taeda, P. palustris (group)
Southern Yellow Pine is the dense, high-strength North American structural pine — often supplied pressure-treated for outdoor use.
Thuja plicata
Western Red Cedar is the premium softwood for cladding — exceptional natural durability, low density, and stable across cycles.
Callitropsis nootkatensis
Yellow Cedar combines very high natural durability with stable working characteristics — a premium choice where Western Red Cedar is insufficient.