Wood for Different Purposes

In Pakistan wood is used for many purposes. It is used for furniture making, doors, windows and construction as well. For construction wood is not commonly used in Pakistan but it is commonly used for wooden flooring. It is also used for walls and ceilings as well.

Wood is an excellent material for different things as it is durable, flexible and resistant to rot. Different types of wood are taken from different areas of Pakistan and then send to factories for processing. Then the manufacturers buy wood from these factories and use it accordingly. There are many types of wood used for this purpose which includes following.

Hardwood is use for making cupboards, desks, wooden panels, door-frames and window fittings. It is very durable and resistant to rot, heat, pressure. It can be used for the construction of floors, walls and ceilings as well. Types of hardwood commonly used in Pakistan are Deodar, walnut tree wood and teak.

Deodar is one of the most commonly used woods for constructional purposes in Pakistan. The wood is taken from the Cedrus deodara tree that lies in the Northern region of Pakistan. It is durable, strong and most importantly rot-resistant.

Walnut tree wood is taken from the walnut tree. The walnut wood has different shades but mostly it comes in dark red and pinkish color. It is ideal for making furniture as well as wooden flooring. However, recently there has been an increase in the trend of walnut wood walls.

Teak is a strong wood that is highly durable. Its beautiful look makes it an ideal wood for cabinets and furniture. This wood is resistant towards moisture so it is mostly used in the making of window frames.

Softwood is lighter and more flexible than the hardwood but it is similar in strength. It is derived from evergreen trees and can be used for the construction of wooden floors, walls, desks, furniture, door and wooden panels. Softwood is mainly used in the making of doors, door panels, window frames and furniture. Some types of softwood can also be used as a flooring material. Commonly used softwoods in Pakistan are Pine (chir pine), fir and Hemlock (shekran).

Chir pine is a very popular type of wood taken from pinus roxburghii, from Northern region of Pakistan. It can be used for constructing houses, but for large cities and urban areas, it is not suitable for that purpose. It is mostly used in the making of door panels and certain type of furniture.

The most commonly used types of fir in Pakistan are silver fir and blue fir. It is used in window and door panels and furniture.

Hemlock, commonly known as shekran in Pakistan, is used for the making of doors and planks. It is not very resistant to rot so it is not used in the making of wooden floors.

As we can see there are many forms of wood used in Pakistan for many purposes. Some woods are better for furniture some is better for handicrafts and some woods are better for constructing purposes. Although it might not be as strong as concrete or brick but it is strong and durable enough to be used as a building material. Hardwood is great material for walls and ceiling where softwood is used for doors panels and windows. These types of wood are used according to the their flexibility, durability and capability of resistance to rot, heat, pressure and weather. 

Softwood used for making doors. 

Hardwood material used for wall paneling.