Hardwoods
Hardwood for sale in Suffolk
Like all of the products we offer at Suffolk Timber Supplies and Suffolk Oak Supplies, our hardwoods are of a premium quality, promising a durable, impressive and lasting finish to any project. Available for collection as well as delivery, all of our hardwoods are professionally stored and can be ordered in both trade and public quantities.
The Hardwood we sell in Suffolk (And What You Can Use Them For)
Sapele
Characterised by regular stripes, occasionally featuring a wavy texture, and possessing an interlocked grain, sapele is a hard and heavy species used for a range of interior and exterior projects. In particular, Sapele can be used for window frames, door frames, solid doors and furniture.
Iroko
A distinctly durable hardwood, iroko is resistant to rot and insect attack, making it a great choice for a variety of woodworking projects. Tending to darken over time, iroko is often used for veneers, furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and specialty items. Perfect for enthusiasts as well as skilled professionals, iroko has a reputation for being generally quite easy to work with!
American White Ash
A highly adaptable hardwood, our American White Ash can be comfortably worked by hand, bends effortlessly, and can be glued, stained and finished with considerable ease. Like many of our hardwoods, the uses for American White Ash are numerous. Indeed, it can be used for joinery, panelling, furniture and other home improvement projects.
American Black Walnut
Defined by its dark and warm grain, American Black Walnut has become an increasingly popular choice for anyone seeking out a tone that contrasts well against lighter species. Whilst it possesses a coarse grain, American Black Walnut has earned a reputation for being easy to work with and can be used for stairs, mouldings, furniture, flooring, panelling, interior joinery and more.
Tulipwood
A popular construction hardwood, tulipwood is frequently used to create furniture as well as for interior joinery, kitchen cabinets, mouldings, panelling, doors and carving. Its strength also makes it a good choice for laminated beams and other structures. Highly versatile, tulipwood is unlikely to split when nailed and is known for taking and holding paint, stain and enamel incredibly well. It is one of our most popular hardwoods!
French Oak
Distinguished from other types of oak by its small tassels, French Oak possesses a calm structure and boasts a striking flame-like patterning. What’s more, French Oak is a fairly controlled term and it is necessary for it to have a high consistency in both source and quality to be sold as such. Whilst vineyards commonly use it for wine barrels, home improvement enthusiasts can rely on it to create hard-wearing and eye-catching beams in their period property or simply for shelving!
All supplied in kiln dried square edge sawn boards, and available in a wide range of sizes and lengths, all of our hardwood can be planed or re-sawn in our workshop.
In addition to these popular species of hardwood, we are also able to source the following types for our customers:
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Douglas Fir
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Meranti
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Accoya
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Grandis
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American White Oak
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Engineered Oak
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Engineered Sapele
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American Cherry
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American Maple
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Chestnut
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Elm
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Beech
To order your hardwood in Suffolk today, or to source a more specialist variety, simply give our team a call.
Frequently asked questions
As a trusted provider of hardwoods in Suffolk, it will come as no surprise that we take our timber seriously. To share some of this expertise, we’ve rounded up answers to a selection of the most frequently asked questions about hardwoods to provide you with the confidence that you’re getting exactly what you need.
What is hardwood?
A term used to describe a range of resilient species, hardwood refers to materials like oak, tulipwood, sapele, and ash. Considered by many to be amongst the most versatile materials around, hardwoods are used to create everything from furniture to flooring, as well as everything in between.
A popular construction material, hardwoods are also commonly used in boat and house building, a fact that demonstrates just how durable they can be. This superior strength is owed to the way that hardwood possesses a more condensed and complex structure than popular softwoods like pine, spruce and fir.
Available in a wide range of species and colours, it’s possible to achieve just about any look and feel you require when working with hardwoods, making them a great choice for bespoke and crafting projects.
At Suffolk Timber Supplies, we have a great deal of experience when it comes to recommending the best hardwood for a given job. No matter what your requirements look like, you can contact our team today to get the answers to any questions you might have.
What is hardwood used for?
Thanks to their remarkable strength and durability, hardwoods are commonly used for construction projects that are designed to last. Indeed, many timber-framed buildings and fences are built using hardwoods. With many of them featuring a distinctly decorative appearance, the hard-wearing nature of hardwoods also means they can be used to craft luxury furnishings. In addition to construction and fences, hardwoods are used for:
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Construction of long lasting windows
Capable of lasting up to 60 years, windows built from hardwood are easy to be maintained, can be repainted, and possess a strength that makes them far more cost-effective than alternative materials. Hardwoods like sapele are also more resistant to the weather than softwoods, making them the ideal choice if you’re looking to install durable windows built out of wood.
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Kitchen cabinets
When it comes to selecting timber for kitchen cabinets, it is vital that you choose one that is not going to be noticeably affected by a hot and humid environment. Fitting the bill nicely, hardwoods like tulipwood can be depended on to create a striking aesthetic without suffering from the moisture that surrounds them in the kitchen.
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Tables and furniture
Ideal for bespoke tables and furniture, hardwoods are renowned for providing tradesman and DIY enthusiasts with everything they need to create something beautiful. When it comes to a more traditional look and feel, there’s no doubt that the hardwearing and appealing texture of ash is a superb fit. Likewise, if you want something with a distinct pattern or tone, oak, elm or walnut are also fantastic choices for tables and furniture.
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Shelving
Whether you’re looking to decorate your home office, living room, or just about any other interior space, hardwoods are fantastic choices when it comes to the shelving. With various tones and patterns to choose from when considering every option from oak to maple, hardwoods are generally easy to work with and can be styled and finished with relative ease.
Besides these popular uses of hardwoods, it’s possible to get creative and produce some really impressive custom projects from these species. In the past, people have created everything from cricket bats, walking sticks and guitars - the limit really is your imagination!
What is the difference between hardwood and softwood?
Whilst it might seem like the clue is in the name, the difference between softwood and hardwood has to do with their reproduction, rather than their characteristics. Specifically, hardwood comes from deciduous trees which lose their leaves each year, and softwood comes from conifer which is typically evergreen. The reason that hardwoods are stronger is because they grow slower and are subsequently much more dense.
Is oak a hardwood?
Yes, oak is a hardwood and it is certainly one of the most popular ones around! Along with our sister company Suffolk Oak Supplies, we pride ourselves on providing the public and trades with remarkable oak supplies. Some of our most popular products include:
Promising a lasting and quality finish to any project, our oak sleepers for sale in Suffolk are the perfect choice for just about any landscaping job. From planters to patios, our quality sleepers can be relied on to provide you with exactly the kind of durability you need for outdoor features. To order your new or reclaimed oak sleepers, simply get in touch with our team today.
Whether you’re looking to create some shelving, tables or any kind of furnishing, our oak boards for sale in Suffolk are perfect for creating both modern or traditional spaces. Also great for smaller projects, oak boards are also a hardwood that can be used to produce accessories like chopping boards and other accessories.
A fantastic way to bring natural elements to your exterior projects, oak posts can be installed to hang gates and create fencing around a property. Of course, when embarking on bigger projects like this, we would always advise speaking with a tradesman if you are unsure of the best way to get results. Whilst they may be more commonly found outdoors, many of our customers have created striking pieces of furniture from oak posts.
In addition to oak sleepers, oak boards, and oak posts, we also offer a selection of premium oak beams. Suitable for structural work, oak beams are often found on oak framed buildings, roofs, and can be used creatively for decorative and landscaping projects.
Hardwoods and sustainability
At Suffolk Timber Supplies, we take sustainability seriously. It is this commitment which means that we only work with suppliers that meet the highest industry standards and hold the appropriate industry certifications. This means that our customers can be confident that their hardwoods are sustainably sourced.
Whatever kind of hardwood timber you’re looking to purchase, our team will be happy to help arrange a delivery or answer any questions you might have. To find out more, simply give us a call or visit us today.