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The Teak Tree, or Tectona, is one of the tropical hardwood birches, included in the family Verbenaceae. This tree is originally from the plantations of South East Asia, and can grow to a height of 30 - 40 m. As part of its life cycle, this tree sheds its leaves every year at dry season. Its longevit...

Insia Bijuga or as it is commonly known Merbau, is a popular hardwood found in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean Islands used to make wooden floors. The tree grows well in wet areas such as flood plains, swamps, riverbanks and rain forests. It is widely regarded as a high quality timber gainin...

Bangkirai (or sometimes named Balau) is a highly rated timber that is frequently used for trusses and structural wood members in areas where termites habitat, however, it is fiction to believe that Bangkirai is 100% termite resistant as many others tend to believe. Bangkirai is listed in durabili...

People fear the combination of wood and fire for a good reason. Historically wood has been the main construction material in many places across the world; whole cities were built from wood. The archives hold many records of cities that have burned to the ground at different points in time; in the de...

Wooden houses are a more ecological and economic alternative than homes made of traditional brick and concrete. Wood is not only a part of nature, but its use is beneficial for the environment. These homes are made from natural, non-petroleum materials that are recyclable and biodegradable and are a...

WOODEN HOUSES Advantages of wooden houses Technology for the production of wooden prefabricated houses, suggests their manufacture from natural materials, which many scientists a way to live closer to nature, which in turn led to prolonged life expectancy. Materials for construction of prefabr...