Wood Species
The wood species mentioned here, are the most commonly used in our own production. It should be noticed that wood is UNIQUE, and there are no two pieces of wood that are exactly the same, so when dealing with natural products it is important to remember that there can be variations, and especially there are differences in appearance between flat sawn and quarter sawn wood in appearance, strengths and stability. also there are differences even within a small region, and even within a single tree.
Wood is a wonderful material, and it is self sustaining when grown in well managed forests.
Wood is a wonderful material, and it is self sustaining when grown in well managed forests.
PHILIPPINE ROSEWOOD
Color:Very Dark With Lighter Flames Naturally Occuring
Description: Philippine Rosewood is a very beautiful dark wood. It has for many years been used for local boatmaking due to it's strength and durability. We have introduced this species for interiors and flooring.
Description: Philippine Rosewood is a very beautiful dark wood. It has for many years been used for local boatmaking due to it's strength and durability. We have introduced this species for interiors and flooring.
TEAK
Color:Brown
Description:Teak is one of the world's best timbers. It's usage is multiple, but mainly furniture, decking, and various kitchen accessories. Especially well suited for outdoor use.
Description:Teak is one of the world's best timbers. It's usage is multiple, but mainly furniture, decking, and various kitchen accessories. Especially well suited for outdoor use.
PHILIPPINE MAHOGANY
Description: Also known as Lauan, the Philippine Mahogany is considered the very best in Asia. - The types growing in LUZON are generally harder and darker, while MINDANAO origin is a lighter and milder type..
YAKAL
Color:Yellow To Golden Red
Description: Yakal is a hard and golden Mahogany type which is used for frequently used products and surfaces. Ideal for outdoor use also.
Description: Yakal is a hard and golden Mahogany type which is used for frequently used products and surfaces. Ideal for outdoor use also.
ALMON - Red Mahogany
Color: Uniform Light Red
Description:Almon grows in the southern island of Mindanao. It is uniform in color and weight, and is mild and easy to work.
Description:Almon grows in the southern island of Mindanao. It is uniform in color and weight, and is mild and easy to work.
BAGRAS - Southern Mahogany
Color:Reddish / Brown
Description:Also known as Mindanao Gum or Rainbow Eucalyptus. Both natural and planation growth. - Furniture and cabinet making.
Description:Also known as Mindanao Gum or Rainbow Eucalyptus. Both natural and planation growth. - Furniture and cabinet making.
BAGTICAN - WHITE LAUAN
Color:Pale To Light Red
Description:Light red or white Lauan and Bagtikan species are widespread in the Philippines, but vary in weight from north to south. - Often used for joinery.
Description:Light red or white Lauan and Bagtikan species are widespread in the Philippines, but vary in weight from north to south. - Often used for joinery.
IGEM
Color: Light Yellow To White
Description:Igem is mainly used as a Ramin replacement for mouldings and frames.
Description:Igem is mainly used as a Ramin replacement for mouldings and frames.
MAHOGANY - (Plantation)
Color: Red brownish With Orange Tone
.Description: Swietenia Mahogany has been planted in the Philippines since the 70ies. Originating in Brazil, where it is now an endangered species, this plantation species can now be acquired on sustainable basis. It may contain some small firm knots, but is available in good quality for furniture purposes.
.Description: Swietenia Mahogany has been planted in the Philippines since the 70ies. Originating in Brazil, where it is now an endangered species, this plantation species can now be acquired on sustainable basis. It may contain some small firm knots, but is available in good quality for furniture purposes.
NARRA
Color:Deep Orange Golden To Darker Red Tones
Description: Narra is considered the most valuable wood in the Philippines, and is therefore very restricted. Special permits are required for export of finished products. - Most often used for furniture, flooring, and panels.
Description: Narra is considered the most valuable wood in the Philippines, and is therefore very restricted. Special permits are required for export of finished products. - Most often used for furniture, flooring, and panels.
PILI
Color: Whitish, Light Brown
Description:Fruit tree with a nut fruit, also sometimes called olive. Found mainly in the Philippines. Common in primary forests and low and medium altitudes. Common names: Antang, kedondong, piling-liitan, belis, malapili
Description:Fruit tree with a nut fruit, also sometimes called olive. Found mainly in the Philippines. Common in primary forests and low and medium altitudes. Common names: Antang, kedondong, piling-liitan, belis, malapili
COCONUT WOOD
Color:Brown
Description: Coconut is very widespread all over the Philippines, and it used extensively in the local construction industry. - It is a very hard wood which is excellent for turning into small bowls, jewelry accessories, but also used for cutting boards, flooring and much more
Description: Coconut is very widespread all over the Philippines, and it used extensively in the local construction industry. - It is a very hard wood which is excellent for turning into small bowls, jewelry accessories, but also used for cutting boards, flooring and much more
GMELINA (White Teak)
Color: Pale, Light Color
Description: One of the most used plantation species in the Philippines. Widely used for finger jointed and edge glued materials for shelves, furniture parts, and moldings
OAK
Color: Pale/light
Description:Our Oak primarily comes from Northern Europe and is lighter in color, and more dense than it's North American equivalent.
Description:Our Oak primarily comes from Northern Europe and is lighter in color, and more dense than it's North American equivalent.
BEECH WOOD
Color:Pale White.
Description:Mostly closed, straight grain; fine, uniform texture.
Description:Mostly closed, straight grain; fine, uniform texture.
CHERRY
Color:Golden Light Brown
Description:North American Cherry is one of Americas favorite cabinet and furniture woods, prized for its rich reddish color and fine graining.
Description:North American Cherry is one of Americas favorite cabinet and furniture woods, prized for its rich reddish color and fine graining.
MAPLE
Creamy White To Light Reddish Brown
Description:American white Maple is widely used for furniture, and is often used for very pale products with a soft sanded surface.
Description:American white Maple is widely used for furniture, and is often used for very pale products with a soft sanded surface.
SANTOL
Color: Light Brown
Description:heartwood is pale reddish-brown when dry, imparting the color to water. It is fairly hard, moderately heavy, close-grained and polishes well. It is plentiful, easy to saw and work, and accordingly popular. If carefully seasoned, it can be employed for house-posts, interior construction, light-framing, barrels, cabinetwork, boats, carts, sandals, butcher's blocks, household utensils and carvings.
Description:heartwood is pale reddish-brown when dry, imparting the color to water. It is fairly hard, moderately heavy, close-grained and polishes well. It is plentiful, easy to saw and work, and accordingly popular. If carefully seasoned, it can be employed for house-posts, interior construction, light-framing, barrels, cabinetwork, boats, carts, sandals, butcher's blocks, household utensils and carvings.
MOUNTAIN PINE
Color:Light Reddish
Description:Pine is grown above 1000 meters in the Philippines. - It is relatively fast grown.
Description:Pine is grown above 1000 meters in the Philippines. - It is relatively fast grown.