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Discover the natural beauty and enduring strength of hardwood. Perfect for furniture making, cabinetry, flooring, and custom woodworking projects, our hardwood selection includes a wide variety of species such as maple, ash, walnut, birch, cherry, and more. Whether you’re looking for rough-sawn lumber or live edge slabs, we carry top-quality hardwoods in a range of sizes and finishes to meet your needs. Each piece is carefully sourced for character, grain consistency, and long-lasting performance, ideal for both DIYers and professional craftsmen. As a proudly Canadian company with locally owned stores, Windsor Plywood specializes in hard-to-find wood products and offers expert, one-on-one service to help you bring your vision to life. Visit your local store to browse our full hardwood selection and get the guidance you need for your next project.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is aspen wood and what is it used for?
Aspen is a lightweight domestic hardwood with a pale, creamy white colour and fine, even texture. It is one of the softest hardwoods available, with a Janka hardness of approximately 350. Aspen is used for painted furniture, craft projects, interior panelling, and applications where a lightweight, easy-to-work material is preferred and surface hardness is not critical.
How does aspen perform as a painted surface?
Aspen is an excellent paint-grade wood. Its fine, consistent texture and minimal grain character produce a smooth painted surface comparable to poplar. It machines cleanly, sands easily, and holds paint well. It is not typically used for stained applications because it lacks the grain character that makes stained finishes attractive.
Is aspen durable enough for furniture?
Aspen is suitable for light-duty furniture such as bedroom furniture, craft tables, shelving, and children's items. Its softness means it dents and scratches more easily than harder species. For furniture that will see heavy daily use, harder species like maple, oak, or alder are more appropriate choices.
Is aspen a sustainable wood choice?
Yes. Aspen is one of the most abundant hardwood species in Canada, growing rapidly across boreal forests from coast to coast. It regenerates from root sprouts after harvesting without replanting. Aspen forests also provide significant wildlife habitat value. It is considered one of the most sustainable domestic hardwood options available.
Does Windsor Plywood carry aspen lumber?
Windsor Plywood carries aspen hardwood lumber for interior applications. Availability of specific dimensions and grades varies by location. Contact your local Windsor Plywood branch to confirm current stock for your project requirements.