Wood is a material of choice in many construction, layout and carpentry projects. But faced with the diversity of products available, a question often comes up: should you opt for solid wood or reconstituted wood? These two families have very different characteristics. Here is a detailed guide to help you choose the solution that best fits your needs.
Solid wood is cut directly into the trunk of the tree. It maintains all the natural properties of the selected species (oak, beech, ash, etc.) without significant transformation. It is a noble, authentic and living material.
Also called composite wood or engineered wood, reconstituted wood is made from fibers, chips, or thin strips of wood that are glued together. The most common products are MDF, plywood, OSB, or laminated boards.
Criteria Solid wood Reconstituted wood Aesthetics authentic, natural Uniform, standardized, uniform, standardized High priceEconomical priceDurabilityVery longAverage to correctDimensional stabilityVariableExcelent ease of machining Easier processingMore complex Easy to useEasy Outdoor useYes (if species adapted) No (except special products)
At Scierie VUITTON, we specialize in solid hardwood: oak, beech, ash. We support our professional customers in choosing fuel, drying and sections, according to their project. For an authentic and sustainable result, we prefer solid wood, prepared with care and dried to heart, with respect for the material.
In our blog, you will find articles dedicated to the world of hardwood, to our know-how, to the life of the sawmill and to news in the sector.
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