Thursday, 5 December 2024

Wooden Tops 2. Alder

Alder wood is soft and porous but, in water, it resists rotting. It's kept wet to maintain its durability. In early times Alder wood was used to construct boats, sluice gates and water pipes. Currently, it's used for wood veneers, pulp and plywood.

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