Black Locust Lumber: A Natural Solution for Durable, Sustainable Construction
With the construction and landscape sectors on the hunt to find materials that can offer the combination of strength, durability and sustainability, Black Locust Lumber remains a top-tier hardwood. Black Locust Lumber, strengthened by its inherent decay resistance and high durability, is a high performance and eco-friendly wood that provides a high-level of performance with a better alternative to chemically treated wood and imported tropical hardwoods. What is Unique about Black Locust Lumber? The Black Locust Lumber is made of Black Locust tree (Robinia pseudoacacia), which is a hardwood tree originating in North America. The tree is widely known to be able to grow in difficult conditions and create wood which is resistant to moisture, insects, and fungi. In the past, Black Locust was employed to make fence posts, ship parts and structural supports since it was able to resist long exposure to the weather. Black Locust Lumber has naturally occurring compounds in the heartwood th...