Sawing Methods 3. Custom Affordability 4. Site Guide Request a 4-color brochure of this tip. Naturally in Demand Home buyers want the warm, inviting atmosphere that such North American hardwoods as oak, cherry, ash, maple, birch and poplar create. Substitutes may counterfeit hardwood looks, but they can't match the vitality, variety and value of the real thing.
Consumers know the difference.
The hardwoods make any home more appealing. Understanding how to work with them will pay off in consistent quality and customer satisfaction. All woods absorb moisture when the air is humid, and lose moisture when it's dry. You can manage the resulting expansion and contraction by understanding how the hardwoods behave, and by following a few simple guidelines for site preparation, handling and installation. Wood cells always contain some water.