| Fitting wood worktops in a Self-Build project is very | | | | to everyone's taste. Because there are many types |
| popular these days. Because self-builders create their | | | | of species within this family of trees, walnut is |
| home themselves and fitting wood worktops requires | | | | positioned as a medium to high end level worktop |
| little experience and could be done on a tight budget, | | | | depending on the precise wood. |
| the two match perfectly. Here are the 4 most | | | | Mahogany Wood: |
| popular woods used by self-builders and their wood | | | | Mahogany is used to describe numerous varieties of |
| properties. | | | | dark-coloured hardwood. The reddish-brown colour |
| Oak Wood: | | | | wood enjoys a straight grain and is usually free of |
| Oak is a type of tree which is extremely popular for | | | | voids and pockets. It is used in a variety of ways |
| the construction of many self-build structures and | | | | from the construction of flooring, worktops and |
| furniture. The wood which is abundantly available | | | | other types of furniture to musical instrument |
| enjoys very attractive grain markings, great strength | | | | construction. As a worktop, mahogany is positioned |
| and hardness. These properties together with an | | | | as a basic to medium level entry worktop, but still |
| attractive price tag make the wood popular for | | | | cheaper than many non-wood worktops. |
| wood construction, timber frame buildings, hardwood | | | | Beech Wood: |
| flooring and wood worktops. As a worktop, oak is | | | | Sourced from a beech tree, it is an extremely strong |
| positioned as a basic to medium entry level worktop. | | | | wood which is used in the construction of flooring, |
| Walnut Wood: | | | | worktops, chairs and other types of wood furniture. |
| Walnut wood originates from a family of over 21 | | | | Beech is considered an excellent value for money |
| species of walnut trees found throughout. Walnut | | | | wood which makes it popular mostly as a worktop. |
| timber is extremely hard, dense and friendly to work | | | | Beech worktop is positioned as a basic entry level |
| with, properties which make it popular with | | | | worktop which contributes to its popularity amongst |
| self-builders. Over time, walnut wood becomes a rich | | | | self-builders. |
| chocolate-brown colour which means it does not fit | | | | |