However there are exceptions.
White hardwood types.
Hardwood is durable less likely to decay and rot comes with close grain and requires low maintenance.
Deciduous perennial plants which are normally leafless for some time during the year.
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Wood products are known for their natural beauty but when selecting a type of wood for your next cabinetry flooring furniture or millwork project it is important to also consider the level of durability by understanding the difference between wood types.
Birch is readily available and less expensive than many other hardwoods.
Red oak has a reddish natural tone and stains of varying hues.
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Types of wood comparing american hardwoods softwoods and tropical hardwoods.
Walnut has a darker redder base tone making it a richer warmer floor option and also a very durable one.
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Wood hardness varies among the hardwood species and some are actually softer than some softwoods.
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There are also several types of wood floors you can choose from.
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The shades of light wood flooring can range from white natural or beige yellow or tan and gray.
Trees with broad flat leaves as opposed to coniferous or needled trees.
For example gum is a hardwood that comes at a price comparable with most types of softwood.
It grows slowly compared to softwoods.
Birch comes in two varieties.
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The most common types of oak flooring are white oak and red oak.
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Both types of birch have a hardness of 4 on a scale of 1 to 5.