The timber used for the Plank Range is Quebec Yellow-wood. This is classed as a soft wood however due to the cooler climate in Canada; the timber grows slower producing a closer grain, and therefore a denser and harder wood. The “antique pine” furniture commonly seen on the high street tends to be made from the cheaper, and softer, European or Scandinavian pines.
The Yellow-wood is an ideal material for making quality furniture as it is less liable to shrink, lose knots, warp or twist allowing us to create beautiful furniture, which will last for years to come.
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