This week, we are going through one of our 5/4 Hickory F&B packs. This species is known for having bird pecks, which flooring manufacturers and consumers often desire. Listen in as Noah flips through the pack, reviewing the characteristics and the environmental benefits.
Hickory Hardwood FAQ
What makes Hickory wood a popular choice for hardwood products?
Hickory lumber is renowned for its hardness, strength, and shock resistance. It’s a durable and attractive wood, often chosen for flooring, cabinetry, and tool handles. It also displays unique character markings like bird pecks, which many find desirable.
Where does Gutchess Lumber source its hardwood?
Gutchess Lumber sources its hardwood from the northern Appalachian region of the United States in the proximity of its New York and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities.
What are the environmental benefits of using Hickory?
Using real wood products like Hickory stores carbon, helping to mitigate climate change. Additionally, sourcing from sustainably managed forests ensures the long-term health of our forests.
Does Gutchess Lumber offer other hardwood species?
Yes, Gutchess Lumber offers other hardwood species besides Hickory. See each of the Northern hardwood species we offer here.
What thicknesses of Hickory does Gutchess Lumber offer?
We stock 4/4, 5/4, and 8/4 in this hardwood species and other thicknesses in other species.
What is “bird peck”?
Bird peck refers to small markings or indentations in the wood grain caused by birds pecking at the tree. These markings are a natural characteristic of Hickory and are often considered desirable, adding character and uniqueness to the wood.
Can I purchase hardwood directly from Gutchess Lumber?
You can purchase truckload and container quantities of hardwood directly from Gutchess Lumber. Please note that Gutchess Lumber does not sell small quantities of Hickory wood or any hardwood species; it must be purchased in either truckload or container quantities. Gutchess ships its hardwood products worldwide. If you are looking for smaller quantities and are in the Latrobe area, check out our brand Forest 2 Home.
