Find the right wood for your project
Every wood species has its own look, scent and durability. Compare wood species and see where each one works best.
Different wood species look, feel and smell different. When you choose wood for a visible surface, its appearance matters. Always consider where the product will be used, as wood species respond differently to changes in temperature and humidity, for example. Use the table below to compare the properties of each species. There is rarely only one right answer: our wide range lets you find a solution for many different situations. Below you can see what each wood species looks like.
(Pinus sylvestris), also known as Scots pine or Nordic pine. A characterful long-time favourite.
(Pinus sylvestris), also known as thermo pine. Resin-free, golden-brown wood from Nordic forests.
Thermally modified radiata pine
(Pinus radiata), also known as thermo radiata. The lively, striking aristocrat of softwoods.
(Magnolia grandiflora), also known as southern magnolia or thermo magnolia. An elegant surprise for interior surfaces.
(Thuja plicata), also known as red cedar. The best wood you can choose for your sauna.
(Quercus alba), also known as American white oak. A trusted material for refined interiors.
Where each wood species works best
| Wood species | Dry interiors | Wet room ceilings | Wet room walls | Saunas (benches and panelling) | Covered outdoor areas | Cladding | Decking and landscaping | Piers and jetties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – |
| Pine | ● | ● | ● | – | ● | ● | ● | – |
| Thermally modified pine | ● | ● | ● | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ● | ● |
| Douglas fir | ● | ● | ● | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Larch | ● | ● | ● | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aspen | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | – | – |
| Thermally modified aspen | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | – | – |
| Alder | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | – | – |
| Thermally modified alder | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | – | – |
| Thermally modified radiata pine | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | – | – |
| Thermally modified magnolia | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | – | – |
| Western red cedar | ● | ● | ● | ● | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| White oak | ● | ● | – | – | ● | – | – | – |
✓ Suitable as is ● Surface treatment recommended ● Only with surface treatment – Not suitable
The information in the table applies only to wood products in the Lauta.fi range, is indicative and is given without commitment. Thermally modified products are presented as separate species, because thermal modification significantly changes the properties of the wood, and some species are only available thermally modified.
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