• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Sozo Fire

A Hot Spot of Knowledge

  • Home
  • Topics
    • Business
    • Construction
    • Family
    • Health
    • Swimming Pools
    • Technology
  • Ask a Question
  • Contact Us

Seasonal Wood: A Lumber for Every Season

October 24, 2011 By Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

mcilvain lumberyard
Workers at J Gibson McIlvain Lumber Company

During the transition between spring, summer, winter, and fall each year, we are often reminded of the things that make each season special. Each of the seasons has its own unique traits, traits that each person values for different reasons. Inspired by the immense lumber collection at McIlvain Company, one of America’s oldest and most respected high quality wood dealers, the list below details four different types of wood, each of them representative of a different season:

Fall: Genuine Mahogany

Fall marks the time of year where summer begins to draw to a close. For most people, the shorter days and chillier weather mean less time spent outside and more time spent in the comfort of their own homes. Genuine Mahogany, with its rich reds and deep brown undertones that act as a perfect complement to the beautiful colors of the changing leaves, is the ideal type of wood for this season. This lumber can lend an air of warmth and comfort to any home décor, and its attractive grain pattern and excellent workability have made it famous among cabinet and furniture makers.

Winter: Douglas Fir

Douglas Fir is the perfect type of wood for winter. The trees are extremely popular during the holiday season, when they are used as Christmas trees, but the lumber itself is also a great representative of our coldest season. For example, because it is available in widths and lengths that are difficult to acquire with other species of wood, Douglas Fir is one of the most commonly used types of wood for exposed beam ceilings, such as those often found in log cabins. In rustic style homes like these, Douglas Fir is the wood of choice. Images of these types of homes often surface alongside images of fireplaces and snow, so Douglas Fir lumber is one of the most obvious choices for a winter wood.

Spring: Poplar

Springtime, which heralds the arrival of longer days and warmer weather, marks the time of year where many people experience a drastic increase in energy level. With winter disappearing, many homeowners use this time of year as an opportunity to spruce up their homes through spring cleaning and small construction projects. Because Poplar is a great type of wood for nearly every type of interior construction project, it is the perfect choice for a springtime wood. Durable Poplar lumber is widely available, meaning it is inexpensive, and it is always kept in large supply at McIlvain Company. The lumber is very workable and has a tight grain, so it is popular for use in projects where the final product is to be painted. Especially because it is so inexpensive for such a high quality wood, Poplar is one of the most commonly used woods in interior projects like architectural millwork, cabinets, furniture, doors, and other types of light construction.

Summer: Ipe

Summer is the season for being outdoors, and decks offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy dinners and other activities outside. So Ipe wood, which is widely regarded as the world’s best decking material, is the obvious choice for a summer wood. Ipe wood is great for decks mainly because it is incredibly durable. It’s dense, meaning it is almost completely impervious to damage from rot, water, and insects. Even in its untreated state, the lumber has a Class A fire rating, making it nearly as fireproof as metal and concrete. McIlvain Company specializes in supplying this type of lumber, and, although Ipe is famous for use as a decking wood, its beautiful appearance means it is also well-suited for interior projects, such as flooring.

Want to know more about the lumber industry?

  • How to save money on Ipe decking lumber costs
  • A Genuine Mahogany alternative that’s even better than the real thing?
  • The importance of choosing an industry leader

Filed Under: Construction

Additional Articles

feq teak wood boards
Facts About Teak Wood & Its Applications
backyard estate swimming pool with slide
Should You Build a Backyard Swimming Pool?
concrete flooring in parking garage
What to Look for in an Industrial Concrete Flooring Contractor
forklift loading kiln at mcilvain
Going Beyond Lumber Grades, Part 2
Going Beyond Lumber Grades, Part 1
Why Teak Becomes Discolored & What You Can Do About It

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

fifteen − fifteen =



Primary Sidebar

Lyon Financial

Popular Posts

  • Facts About Teak Wood & Its Applications
  • Benefits of Aquatic Exercises
  • Sun Protection Tips
  • Meeting Workout Goals This Year
  • Drowning Prevention in Swimming Pools
  • Black Algae in Your Pool? Here’s What to Do
  • Setting Up Your X10 System: Beginner’s Guide to Home Automation
  • Septic System Pumping in the Charlotte, NC Area
  • What Type of Swimming Pool Should I Add to My Backyard?
  • What to Look for in an Industrial Concrete Flooring Contractor
  • Teach Your Daycare Kids to Care About Sharing
X10 Home Automation

Recent Posts

  • Premier Custom Furniture Store in Bedford Hills, NY
  • How to Take Over the World – Examining the Theoretical
  • The Waffle Making Rap Song
  • Facts About Teak Wood & Its Applications
  • The Benefits of Reading the Hardy Boy Books
  • What Type of Swimming Pool Should I Add to My Backyard?
  • Should You Build a Backyard Swimming Pool?
  • How to Choose the Best Swimming Pool Safety Cover
  • Setting Up Your X10 System: Beginner’s Guide to Home Automation
  • Options for Home Automation: What Makes X10 Different?
Lyon Financial

Recent Comments

  • Alice Carroll on Pool Choices: Pool Fences
  • Zachary Tomlinson on Swimming Pool Cover Advantages
  • Hannah on X10 GSM Home Security Systems
  • Michael Cobb on X10 GSM Home Security Systems

Copyright © 2023 Sozo Firm Inc · Privacy Policy · Disclaimer · Sitemap