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Hardwood Used For Conservatories
When choosing a conservatory you will find there are many choice to choose from, hardwood conservatories being a popular option for many families. Depending on the hardwood used to build your conservatory can depend on the characteristics it entails such as how long the structure lasts and its durability. The saying “you get what you pay for” can be very true with many industries so do not always look for the cheap option. Cheap hardwood could easily last under 10 years so not ideal but use high quality timber and your conservatory will last considerably longer.
Many materials used to build a conservatory are very hardwearing but with hardwood the elements can affect the wood a little more than other materials such as UPVC. This can be said when it comes to heat both inside and out as well as wind, rain and the overall climate. Tried and tested British wood is always a good idea to look into with the two hardwood options below -
Mahogany
A very well known variety of wood with a red tinge in color. This type of wood is known to cut very well giving straight lines and near perfect edges. The cutting down of rain forests has led to the wood being reduced dramatically so now regulated when obtained from Brazil.
Oak
One of the most popular woods in the UK and used for a huge variety of furniture and structures. Even hundreds of years ago, oak was used to build ships and homes before bricks became into fashion. The hardness of oak gives it excellent strength when used to build a conservatory.