Why Choose Honduras Pitch Pine?

COST
- Offers substantial savings over more expensive woods and varieties that are becoming increasingly scarce. Get the same look for much less cost
- Milled to exact tolerances for fast and easy use. Less waste overall and the job is finished sooner
- Cuts heating costs. Contributes to the efficiency of your heating system because wood is an excellent retainer of heat

STRENGTH AND DURABILITY
- Boasts the strength and durability of Red Oak because of its heavy heart concentration and tight grain structure
- Stands the test of time and is generally four times stronger than any hardwood its age
- 29 percent more stable than Oak according to the NWFA
- Resists wood rot, termites, and other insect attack
- Wears well. Provides long term savings because it never wears out unlike carpet or laminates

VERSATILITY
- Uses are endless including general light and heavy construction, carpentry, flooring, joinery, poles, boat building, vats, ceilings, wainscoting, moulding and trimwork, cabinets, paneling and stair parts
- Stains well with a number of finishes. Lacquer, oil, paste, stain or color can emphasize the wood’s natural texture and character
- Works easily with hand or machine tools. Takes nails and screws well

VALUE
- Lower initial investment for project materials. Compared to other materials like steel, concrete and synthetics, natural wood offers the value of strength and durability with a lower overall cost
- Considered a smart investment. Wood flooring increases the value of any home, office or surrounding
- Provides long term savings because it never wears out unlike carpet or laminates
- Wood flooring is easy to maintain

BEAUTY
- Natural wood offers a beauty than can’t be replicated. No two pieces are alike
- Accents and defines any space, whether it’s residential or commercial, modern or rustic
- Improves with time. Colors ranging from yellows to vibrant reds and coppers deepen and intensify with age

RUSTIC TO CONTEMPORARY STYLES
- Chosen as the primary wood for restoring historic homes and national landmarks of America and Europe in addition to building offices, stores, restaurants, and museums
- Defines any surrounding whether reclaiming the past with that antique look or remembering the present with the modern styles of today

RENEWABLE
- Renews itself and also can be reused, unlike many other materials
- Harvested from sustainable growth forests which results in minimal environmental impact
- All of our wood is collected from non-endangered species
- Year-round availability unlike other woods which can be limited in supply