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Very versatile, wood has many qualities that can be used in housing, from the basement to the roof without forgetting the stairs and the furniture!
How to choose? The most important criteria is what the wood is going to be used for. At Biedermann SA, our technicians will advise you on what material to use according to the specificities of your project.
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Swiss-native softwood
Swiss-native hardwood
Exotic wood
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Oak
Hard and robust wood, light brown colour. Suitable for floors, furniture, beams, staircases and exterior joinery.
Fir
Used often in carpentry, light-coloured, it is also found in exterior and interior joinery.
Larch
Used inside (red dominant) as well as outside where it becomes grey over time. Used in particular in carpentry and exterior joinery.
Beech
A beautiful light colour, it becomes brown over time. It is often used in staircases and interior joinery.
Ash
Wood that is almost white with a decorative grain that is largely appreciated in fittings and furnishings.
Walnut
Flexible, fine and durable, "golden wood" varies in colour from brown to red. It is suitable for interior fittings and furnishings: panelling or furniture.
Fruitwood
With a very fine texture, this wood is reserved for cabinetry, fittings, and furnishings. The wild cherry tree can be used as contrast material in association with other wood essences.
Exotic wood
Guayacan, iroko (brownish yellow) and mahogany (reddish brown) are used in exterior joinery as well as in floors and furniture.
Golden-brown teak is used for exterior furniture.
