Hardwood
With over 170 years’ of timber experience and knowledge Howarth Timber & Building Supplies is the logical choice for all your hardwood needs.
Hardwood is commonly thought to be a denser or ‘harder’ wood than softwood, but this is actually not always the case. Softwood and hardwood are actually distinguished botanically, not by their end use or appearance.
In general, hardwood derives from deciduous trees which lose their leaves annually, and softwood comes from a conifer, which usually remains evergreen. Hardwoods tend to be slower growing, and are therefore usually more dense, but not always. Balsa wood, for example, is classified as hardwood despite being extremely light and fragile.
Hardwood is ideal for a wide range of products including flooring, decking, decorative mouldings, stair parts and cladding.
Responsible sourcing with consistent, reliable quality
All materials are, wherever possible, sourced from legally managed sources in line with recognised initiatives including FSC, PEFC, Malaysian Timber Council, Canadian Timber Standards and Chain of Custody*.
Advice you can rely on
We’ve over 170 years’ experience working with and supplying timber and timber related products! Our team is always on hand to answer any queries you may have.
Your materials, exactly how you need them
Based on years of experience, Howarth Timber & Building Supplies specialises in creating bespoke timber and sheet material solutions to exact specifications. From a traditional profile to match a period interior, to a completely new design for a modern housing estate, our staff work with you to create the exact style you need.
*Please check at time of ordering if CoC is a condition of supply.