General Overview
Acacia Wood
Acacia wood is the best alternative to the costly teak solid wood because of its property that it does not shrink/bend and has a good texture. It has good durability and strength properties which makes it the ultimate choice for decorative and furniture woodwork. The acacia wood is good for the construction of indoor furniture such as beds, dining tables, computer tables, sofa or chairs for living rooms because of its high water resistance and solid characteristic.
Oakwood
Oak is the solid hardwood that is best used in the making of the log furniture. The oak wood offers beautiful grain patterns and rustic look. The oak wood is always known for its heavy and strong properties. Oak wood provides high resistance to the fungal and termites attacks. The Oak wood furniture comes with a fine and smooth finish that makes the staining process easier on it. Oak wood is the most preferred wood for the manufacturing of European furniture.
Acacia Wood Pros & Cons
Here are the advantages of acacia wood:
Advantages/Pros
- Acacia wood is not heavy and is lighter in weight as compared to other solid hardwood.
- Acacia wood comes with a smooth finish which makes them a great choice for making decorative craft.
- The products of acacia wood have a great moisture content which makes them last for many years.
- Acacia wood furniture products are naturally durable and reasonably strong as compared to other wood like mango wood and pine wood.
Disadvantages/Cons
Here are the disadvantages of acacia wood:
- Acacia wood furniture products are expensive than the other hardwoods products.
- Acacia wood is harder to find because it grows in natural habitats of Australia and Africa.
- If you leave this wood in snow and rain for many days then it will cause the swelling and bulge on the furniture items.
- Almost every piece of the acacia wood has knots, stains, color variations, and other defects as well because the acacia tree is shrubby with branches which are twisted a lot.
Oak Wood Pros & Cons
Here are the advantages of oak wood:
Advantages/Pros
- The Oak wood has a property of great endurance which makes it very-high resistant to wrapping.
- The Oak wood has a grain pattern that looks stunning in nature and makes the wood unique in looks.
- This Oak wood naturally offers a smooth and clear finish.
- Also, useful for manufacturing the heavy grade materials.
- This type of wood is easily available as compared to other hardwoods acacia or teak wood.
- This Oak wood provides ultra-resistance against moisture and corrosion.
- The Oak wood can be easily processed into diverse shapes and also very easy to cut and design in different shapes.
- Oak wood adheres well with varnish and look beautiful for a long period of time.
Disadvantages/Cons
Here are the disadvantages of oak wood:
- This wood is too heavy and making contemporary furniture piece is very hard with it.
- Because of its weight it is very difficult to work with because this wood is prone to shatters and splinters if not handled carefully.
- You need to take care of your oak wood products if not properly cleaned or cared then it may start shrinking and may turn into the cracks.
- The stain of Oak wood can darken and can provide the unattractive two-toned look while the other hardwood does not have this issue.
- This wood has exposure and high tannin content to cold and wet weather which can react with oil finishes.