{"title":"Balsa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eExceptionally lightweight and incredibly easy to work with, balsa wood is a favourite among hobbyists, model makers, and crafters. We offer premium balsa products ideal for building models, prototypes, crafts, and other precision projects that require a soft, workable material with minimal weight. Despite its softness, balsa boasts impressive strength-to-weight ratio, making it perfect for delicate constructions like architectural models, RC aircraft, and custom displays. It cuts, sands, glues, and finishes effortlessly, allowing for detailed, accurate work—even with hand tools. As a proudly Canadian company, Windsor Plywood is known for sourcing hard-to-find materials and providing expert, personalized service. Whether you're a seasoned model builder or just getting started, our selection of balsa wood helps bring your ideas to life—light, precise, and beautifully easy to shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balsa-hardwood-lumber","title":"Balsa Hardwood Lumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalsa is the lightest commercial wood -- approximately one-sixth the weight of oak. Despite being classified as a hardwood, it cuts cleanly with a hobby knife. The standard material for model building, prototyping, and minimum-weight applications. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalsa -- White to pale tan -- extremely lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight, coarse open texture grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJanka hardness: 100 lbf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln-dried -- confirm surfacing options at your local branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eBalsa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eSouth America (primarily Ecuador)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eJanka Hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e100 lbf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eWhite to pale tan -- extremely lightweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eGrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eStraight, coarse open texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eDrying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eKiln-dried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- confirm sizes and surfacing options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalsa is used for model aircraft, architectural models, prototype fabrication, theatrical props, surfboard cores, and insulation. Confirm available sizes and stock at your local Windsor Plywood location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalsa is a modelling and prototyping material, not furniture or construction wood. Seal before finishing to prevent excessive absorption. Its near-zero weight and easy cutting are irreplaceable for model building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimate lumber in your workspace for 48-72 hours before milling to allow the wood to adjust to ambient temperature and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs balsa really a hardwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes -- botanically. Balsa is a flowering, deciduous tree, which classifies it as hardwood. But at 100 lbf Janka, it is by far the softest commercial wood. 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