Sustainable carpentry

Question

How can I tell whether the hardwood used by a carpenter will be sustainable? Is there any way I can find this out in advance?

Paul · Answer

Not all hardwood is actually hardwood and not all softwood is actually softwood. In your case take some pictures and have the wood identified then go from there.

Sammy · Answer

This can be accessed by where your Carpenter buys the item!
Just explain beforehand, make this a Priority before start!
Make the Carpenter/Builder know your ‘Sustainable Preferences!!!

Peter · Answer

just make sure you request this. Using hardwood would probably  guarantee  it as long as its not constantly wet . if so make sure its treated

Tim · Answer

Depending on the project, hardwood is always best for any project to do with wood, as this is more sustainable for long compared to soft wood.

Florin · Answer

The hardwood used by a carpenter is sustainable cose : 
- hardwood is belong to OAK tree familly and in our  human history  was basic construction 
materials like roks and metals  
-hardwood get a hight density than pine ,crismas tree  so hard protection  against to the wether  and  strong resistebce for cutting, chipping, scraching  - hight  mecanic resistence
- if is waterproof treated  properly  we can using for outdoor like parts of construction ....

William · Answer

All timber is technically sustainable and rated the most sustainable building material as it is grown and a natural product.

Peter · Answer

Any good merchants will be able to give you the answer on were the timber has come from and what the timber yard does to be sustainable

Norman · Answer

Hi Yes, there are many types of hardwood and each type has its own unique qualities. You would need to get advice from a carpenter/joiner.
Regards 
Norman Styles

Sustainable carpentry

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