Tag: heartwood
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Sapwood and Heartwood: Why Every Board Has Two Different Woods Inside
Every board has two kinds of wood inside it — sapwood and heartwood. Here’s the science behind the color line running through your favorite wood piece, and why it matters for how furniture lasts.
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Sapwood and Heartwood
Most people think the center of a tree is where its life is found. The truth is more beautiful than that. Sapwood carries life, heartwood carries strength, and together they tell the story of how a tree endures.