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wood species

Wood species vary in their color and characteristics (for example, knots versus clear-grain) and play a huge part in the way your timber home looks and lives. Ask each timber provider you’re considering for more information about the types of wood the company works with. The most common species are oak, pine, fir, hemlock and cedar.

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