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Which wood is right for you?
With both species growing in the Northern temperate forests, West Virginia is an ideal place for production. In fact, due to the soil quality and ample rainfall in this state, West Virginia produces Basswood that is uniform in both growth and texture and timber that is limited in mineral discoloration. Also, on the numerous mountain slopes of West Virginia lies an abundant supply of the best grown Poplar trees. To help you decide which lumber is more appropriate for your business, Accurate Millworks has composed this table describing the two.
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Basswood |
Poplar |
| Wood Color |
Off-white to creamy-tan wood, darkens to pale brown on exposure; uniform color |
White to yellowish wood, sometimes a green tinge or blue mineral stains |
| Weight |
26 lb./cu. ft. (lightweight) |
31 lb./cu. ft. (light to medium weight) |
| Grain |
Smooth, closed |
Smooth, closed |
| Properties |
Moderate strength; very stable; low decay; fine, even textures and color |
Excellent strength; higher incidence of instability; low decay; medium to fine texture |
| Drying |
Dries easily and quickly with minimal loss to quality; very stable and predicable |
Dries easily and quickly with minimal loss to quality, some warpage |
| Finishing |
Excellent because the wood holds the paint well |
It takes and holds paint, enamel and stain extremely well |
| Also Called |
Linden, Lime tree, or Whitewood |
Yellow Poplar, Tulip Poplar, Tulip Wood |
Contact us at:
| Phone: | (304) 425-2810 |
| Toll Free: | (800) 425-2810 |
| Fax: | (304) 425-2819 |
| E-mail: | rkincaid@accuratemillworks.com |
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