Sitka Spruce is a species of coniferous evergreen tree native to the west coast of North America, from Alaska down to California. It is highly valued for its strong, lightweight wood and is used in a wide range of applications, from musical instruments to aircraft construction. In this presentation, we will explore the various aspects […]
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DOUGLAS FIR LOGS FOR EXPORT
Douglas Fir is used for indoor , outdoor and as structural application. Well known for its strength and beauty of grains and for ease of handling on machines and tools. Douglas Fir logs are being exported to various countries like China, India, Pakistan, Japan, Middle east and Europe. Contact: ivongill@gilltimbers.comSkype: ivon.gillPhone: +1 604 832 0105
Gidgee Wood- Australian Hardwoods
Common Name(s): Gidgee, stinking wattle, purple gidgee Scientific Name: Acacia cambagei Distribution: Endemic to Australia Tree Size: 20-40 ft (6-12 m) tall, 1 ft (.3 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 72 lbs/ft3 (1,150 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .93, 1.15 Color/Appearance: Heartwood is medium to dark reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks. Sharply […]
Mulga Wood- Hardwoods Australia
Common Name(s): Mulga Gill Timbers exporting hardwoods from Australia. Mulga Wood as known in Australia is way beautiful, hard and reliable than teak. Scientific Name: Acacia aneura Distribution: Australia Comments: A very heavy hardwood growing in dry regions of Australia. A small tree or shrub, the wood is usually used for furniture and door frames. […]
Canadian Softwood Grading System
North America- Lumber Grades and Sizes Lumber is graded for different applications and usage. Canadian and American mills grade their lumber which are certified by respective govt policies and procedures. How it looks: Applications where look and display is important – durability, grain, colour and amount of clear lumber plays important role. For Example, grains […]
Constructional Lumber- Douglas Fir
Due to its strength, Douglas-fir is primarily used for building and construction. It is hard and resistant to abrasion, making it suitable for uses where wear is a factor, such as wharves, trestles, bridge parts, log homes and commercial buildings.n structures such as home, barns, and garages, the main function of a truss is to […]
Lumber price to go high
Sawlog prices trended upward throughout the world in the 4Q 2013 and the Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) rose to US-$ 88.78/m³. This was the highest level in over two years and the third highest price on record since 1995, reports Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). Upward price movements the past year have been the highest […]
China is back in timber business
According to statistics from China customs, about 25 million cubic meters logs were imported to China during January-July, 2013 grew by 11.34% over the same period of last year and the total value reached over USD 5 billion and gained an 11.34% year-on-year growth. At the same time, China imported more than 13 million cubic […]