HARDWOODS VS. SOFTWOODS Here are some benefits/negatives of Hardwoods and Softwoods: Softwoods: have a faster natural growth rate, making them less dense and less fire resistant in comparison. As such, softwoods tend to be less expensive and make up the bulk (80%) of all lumber used in the construction industry. Softwoods are easier to work withContinue reading “A Lesson on Wood (How It Is Cut and Dried)”