Cromartie

Valued for its tough, waterproof and durable qualities, Larch is ideal for use as a building material, it's distinctive and attractive knots make it perfect for pillars, beams and the exterior cladding of buildings. Oak wood is commonly used for furniture making and flooring, timber frame buildings and for veneer production.

Elm has a rich, brown colour, highly grained and resistant to moisture. Although popular for building furniture, Elm commonly gets used for construction, particularly in wet conditions, like fish ladders, sluice gates and other submerged structures. In the past, these properties made Elm perfect for coffins!