Wood

Colour & Appearance: Originating from South Africa, black sandalwood has hues ranging from a dark golden to reddish brown with black streaks often present throughout the wood. The material is quite workable despite its high density, making it a favourite for machine operations. Sandalwood also responds well to oils and it can absorb various colours of polish for a premium finish. 

Hardness (Janka Scale): 2,480 pounds

Average Tree Height: 40ft 

Shrinkage (Volumetric): 8.2%

Colour & Appearance: Native to Canada, maple trees have a nearly white to off-white creamy colour. This species is most commonly known for being tapped to produce maple syrup; one of the most popular toppings in Canada! The wood grains are generally straight but can also often times provide a wavy pattern. It is also relatively one of the softer woods so workability is exceptionally high.

Hardness (Janka Scale): 1,450 pounds

Average Tree Height: 100ft 

Shrinkage (Volumetric): 14.7%

Colour & Appearance: Rosewood is typically found in South America, primarily in Mexico and the Amazon jungle. With a reddish and cinnamon-brown hue, the wood occasionally has darker streaks present. Lighter sapwood is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. After an oil-base is applied, the wood can take on a mahogany polished veneer.

Hardness (Janka Scale): 2,790 pounds

Average Tree Height: 113ft 

Shrinkage (Volumetric): 8.5%

Colour & Appearance: Bamboo is one of the most versatile plants in the world and technically isn’t a wood! Being in the "Grass Family” bamboo holds the world record for being the fastest growing plant, and has a diverse range of uses. It’s lightweight properties along with its unique strength allow it to be one of the most widely used plants in the world. Our carbonization process involves high pressure heating the bamboo fibres which results in a beautiful auburn tint.

Hardness (Janka Scale): 1,762 pounds

Average Tree Height: 60ft 

Shrinkage (Volumetric): 12.3%

Colour & Appearance: Olive wood is naturally found in Europe and Eastern Africa and with a rich creamy colour the material also features veins of dark brown and black running through its cross-section. Olive wood gives a distinct fruity scent when being worked on and given it’s beautiful veneer when polished, it is also one of the more expensive species of wood.