Recommended for high traffic areas.
Lightest type of hardwood.
Red oak is the most common hardwood in the us as it s also the most abundant.
Use 1 8 inch thick hardwood plywood for the lightest display cases cabinet backs or craft items of any type.
Shades of light hardwood.
It also has stronger graining than white oak.
Sometimes referred to as luann plywood this plywood consits of a mahogany face finished with stain and lacquer.
There are also several types of wood floors you can choose from.
Denser and heavier than red oak.
It is best known as the wood used in model airplanes.
Red oak has a reddish natural tone and stains of varying hues.
Although balsa wood is extremely light it is actually a hardwood.
Depending on the variety it typically ranges from 6 to 14 lbs.
For some this is a big plus.
This aviation day we re taking a look at different types of lightweight wood and the projects that warrant their use.
Which types of hardwood species are the lightest in color.
Deciduous trees are classified as hardwoods and grow throughout the world.
Corkwood is a very lightweight hardwood at just 12 pounds per cubic foot when dry.
Per cubic foot and has a high strength to weight ratio.
The lightest wood options density of wood is the weight for a certain volume and it can be affected by the amount of moisture the wood contains.
The shades of light wood flooring can range from white natural or beige yellow or tan and gray.