From rich American Black Walnut to durable Western Red Cedar, explore six exceptional North American timbers. Discover their unique strengths, workability and uses - and learn how to source sustainable timber in the UK with WL West.

In the timber trade it has always been important to understand the differences between species and end use applications. Moreover, one of the most important ways to select a timber for the job is to consider its strength merits when compared and contrasted with other species.

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