Featured Lumber - Hard Maple
When most people hear "maple," they think of delicious syrup, but the maple tree is also a versatile and durable building material. Among all maple species, hard maple stands out as one of the strongest and most reliable woods for construction and finishing.
🌳 Hard Maple Facts & Features
✔️ Tough & Durable – Hard maple scores 1,450 on the Janka hardness scale, making it exceptionally strong.
✔️ Versatile Applications – Used in flooring, cabinetry, bowling alleys, basketball courts, and even musical instruments.
✔️ Beautiful Color & Grain – A light cream/white wood with yellow to red undertones and a smooth, straight grain (sometimes wavy).
✔️ Indoor Use Only – Not rot-resistant, so it's not recommended for outdoor furniture or decking.
✔️ Easy to Work With – Can be used with hand tools and machinery, but may burn under high-speed cutting.
✔️ Popular Across the U.S. – Hard maple is the state tree of Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and New York.
✔️ Sourced from Sugar Maple Trees – Typically grows in colder climates and reaches heights of up to 130 feet.
✔️ Mid-Range Pricing – Not the cheapest, but affordable for its quality.
✔️ Finishes Well – Takes stain beautifully and glues easily, though not ideal for nails or screws.
🪵 Hard Maple at Shell Lumber
We keep hard maple fully stocked for your next woodworking or construction project! Whether you're a contractor, woodworker, or DIY enthusiast, we have the quality materials you need.
📍 Shell Lumber & Hardware
📍 2733 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33133
📞 (305) 856-6401 | Toll-Free: (800) 621-6391
💻 Visit us online at www.ShellLumber.com