The Advantages of Hard Maple

If you are currently looking at wood to use for the design of a home or building, then one of the best choices out there is hard maple. Hard maple is known for being an excellent high traffic material, which is why it’s used for theater stages, dance floors and even basketball courts. The following are a few additional benefits to using hard maple for your design: 

• Aesthetic – Although generally straight grained, hard maple can have intricate patterns that are visually interesting and appealing. Each piece has a ton of character, making hard maple visually unique.

• Durability – In addition to being able to withstand heavy foot traffic, hard maple also remains strong went bent, absorbs shock quite well and will resist wear and tear. This, of course, makes hard maple perfect as a flooring material for your design.

• Cost – Hard maple is easy to find as lumber, veneer or turning blocks, which means that it’s relatively affordable as far as hardwood goes, although more expensive types are available. Burl, Curl and Bird’s Eye tend to be some of the more expensive variations.

• Versatility – In addition to being used for flooring, hard maple can be used to build furniture, cabinetry and more. In fact, hard maple in architectural woodcarving is quite popular as well. It is easy to work with when using either hand or power tools and has a high screw-holding power.

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