Wood is a porous and fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants, it has been used for thousands of years for both fuel and construction material.

The more one knows about the unique characteristics of wood, the better one can understand the degree of warmth and beauty that it brings to our everyday décor. Furniture made of wood makes very beautiful piece of furniture, each grain pattern is a unique masterpiece of design, texture and splendor.
The classification of wood has historically always been either Hard wood; any leaf bearing tree, and Soft wood; any cone bearing tree.

Below you will find a list of different classification of hard wood and their characteristics:

IROKO, KAMBALA
Geographical Distribution: West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa
Properties:
• Round wood generally dressed
• Very good durability
• Heartwood fungus-resistant, only occasional insect infestation
• Reasonably termite-resistant
• Not teredo-resistant
• Biologically active wood: irritation of mucous membranes and dermatitis

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