What are the benefits of our cut-to-size service?

Here at PB Hardwoods, we operate a cut-to-size service for all of our customers. This can have multiple benefits for our customers meaning our customers receive tailor-made to their exact specifications.  This can often lead to price benefits for our customers as if you need less wood for your project ...

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What can European Ash wood be used for?

Fraxinus excelsior, known as European ash is a popular hardwood that has many uses. It can grow from 30-120 feet depending on species and produces small clustered purple flowers. It grows throughout Europe and Asia and is often highly sought after for the creation of chairs, dining tables, doors, and other ...

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What is the best hardwood for furniture?

Hardwood furniture can be made from a variety of hardwood timbers. The type of hardwood needed to create a piece of furniture depends solely on the type of furniture that is being made, the strength and color that is desired.  The most popular are maple, ash, walnut, oak, and cherry ...

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What is hardwood timber?

Hardwood timber is timber sourced from a hardwood tree. These are usually characterized as slow growing, broad-leaved, deciduous trees. They are found in Europe, America, and Africa. The main varieties are ash, beech, birch, cherry, elm, walnut, iroko, mahogany, oak, and teak. People often favor hardwood timber as it is ...

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Sustainability in a small business

Being a ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’ business has become more and more important over the last decade, especially in the timber industry. Mainly, due to increased deforestation and heightened public awareness of the issue. Here at PB Hardwoods, we endeavor to minimize our impact on the environment and promote sustainable hardwoods ...

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