Why Choose Honduras Pitch Pine?
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COST• Offers substantial savings over more expensive woods and varieties that are becoming increasingly scarce. Get the same look for much less cost • Milled to exact tolerances for fast and easy use. Less waste overall and the job is finished sooner • Cuts heating costs. Contributes to the efficiency of your heating system because wood is an excellent retainer of heat |
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STRENGTH AND DURABILITY• Boasts the strength and durability of Red Oak because of its heavy heart concentration and tight grain structure • Stands the test of time and is generally four times stronger than any hardwood its age • 29 percent more stable than Oak according to the NWFA • Resists wood rot, termites, and other insect attack • Wears well. Provides long term savings because it never wears out unlike carpet or laminates |
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VERSATILITY• Uses are endless including general light and heavy construction, carpentry, flooring, joinery, poles, boat building, vats, ceilings, wainscoting, moulding and trimwork, cabinets, paneling and stair parts • Stains well with a number of finishes. Lacquer, oil, paste, stain or color can emphasize the wood’s natural texture and character • Works easily with hand or machine tools. Takes nails and screws well |
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VALUE• Lower initial investment for project materials. Compared to other materials like steel, concrete and synthetics, natural wood offers the value of strength and durability with a lower overall cost • Considered a smart investment. Wood flooring increases the value of any home, office or surrounding • Provides long term savings because it never wears out unlike carpet or laminates • Wood flooring is easy to maintain |
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BEAUTY• Natural wood offers a beauty than can’t be replicated. No two pieces are alike • Accents and defines any space, whether it’s residential or commercial, modern or rustic • Improves with time. Colors ranging from yellows to vibrant reds and coppers deepen and intensify with age |
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RUSTIC TO CONTEMPORARY STYLES• Chosen as the primary wood for restoring historic homes and national landmarks of America and Europe in addition to building offices, stores, restaurants, and museums • Defines any surrounding whether reclaiming the past with that antique look or remembering the present with the modern styles of today |
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RENEWABLE• Renews itself and also can be reused, unlike many other materials • Harvested from sustainable growth forests which results in minimal environmental impact • All of our wood is collected from non-endangered species • Year-round availability unlike other woods which can be limited in supply |
