In other words, deciduous trees also produce soft woods such as cottonwood, basswood, and poplar. Referring to materials as true hardwoods is based on their higher density, but also on a well established opinion of them among furniture makers as being materials used for long lasting beautiful furniture - even as heirlooms. There is no question as to whether The Shutter Mill uses true hardwoods . Softwoods have their purpose such as in framing or exterior cornice of homes. See hardwoods .
Conifers are of major importance as the source of softwood, and also supply resins and turpentine.
See softwoods . Stile - The vertical frame member of a shutter panel. All panels have top and bottom rails. Occasionally, a middle rail will be specified for certain applications and is always recommended on panels over a certain height. Bead is also a term applied to wood moldings when adding detail.