Singapore has many beautiful trees that can become stunning timber products. When these trees need to be removed for development or safety reasons, smart wood suppliers turn them into valuable materials instead of waste. This process, called upcycling, helps the environment while creating unique timber for construction and design projects. Using local wood also supports sustainable building practises in our tropical climate.

Using local timber has some added advantages that imported wood cannot deliver. They are already customised to the humidity and weather in Singapore, hence it is ideal to use them both outdoors and indoors. Our team at Hardscapes is an expert in changing local trees into high-quality timber products that can complete a project and take it to the next level.

Rain Tree Timber

Rain trees are common in Singapore and produce excellent timber when properly processed. It is a light-coloured wood with patterns of wood grains, which makes each piece unique. This water and insect repelling capacity is inherent; therefore, this wood can be used to make decks, furniture and decorative panels. It is ruggedly built and durable, thus capable of heavy use.

The rain tree timber is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. This saves time and money on your project, as the final work may not require much finishing due to its natural beauty. At Hardscapes, we carefully select and process rain tree timber to meet the highest quality residential and commercial use standards.

Angsana Wood

Angsana trees produce versatile timber that's popular with local builders and designers. The colour of the wood is dark brown, and the colour deepens over time and when exposed to light. It can be ductile enough to be used in structural work, and it is also fine to be used in detailed carpentry and custom pieces of furniture. The timber is also aromatic as a natural feature, making its use add a good smell to the interior spaces.

This kind of wood is perfect as a flooring material, wall covering, and outdoor finishing for pergolas and gazebos. It is easy to work with, hence durable enough to use despite its medium density. Our contractors source angsana timber from responsibly managed local trees and process it to various thickness options for different applications.

Tembusu Timber

Tembusu is a highly cherished local timber in Singapore. It is also very strong and naturally resistant to termites and decay, and hence suitable for use in long-term construction works. Its fine grain, rich golden-brown colour gives it a lovely finished surface that improves over the years. It is also dimensionally stable timber, which will not warp or crack easily within our humid climate.

Tembusu timber is outstanding in terms of durability, and because of this attribute, there are lots of heritage buildings in Singapore made of tembusu. It is ideal today for high-end flooring, custom millwork, and speciality furniture, where quality is paramount. Our tembusu timber comes in different grades and sizes depending on the project requirement and budgetary constraints.

Mahogany Variants

Several mahogany-like species grow in Singapore and produce excellent timber for construction and design work. They are typically reddish-brown woods with interesting grain patterns, and so are very in demand for visible use. Timber is medium hard yet easy to cut with a machine, and work with hand tools; hence, it is used in various woodworking projects. The finishes and stains on most varieties are exceptionally good.

These variants of mahogany are ideal for interior trimming, cabinet making, and decorative pieces where beauty reigns supreme. Its workability makes the wood a favourite, with craftsmen preferring it for detail and custom installation work. Here at Hardscapes, we hold a decent stock of mahogany-type timber locally, which will ensure a steady stream is available to our active projects.

Processed Products and Applications

Local timber can be processed into many different products beyond solid wood boards. Plywood made from local veneers combines strength with the unique character of Singapore trees. Engineered panels and composite materials also use local wood fibres to create specialised building products. These processed options often provide better stability and cost-effectiveness for large projects.

The processing also allows for better material utilisation, reducing waste while creating products that meet specific project needs. Custom sizing and special treatments can be applied to make the timber suitable for challenging applications. We have experience and the machinery to make local timber into anything your project needs: conventional lumber or speciality custom products.

Final Thoughts

There is great potential for sustainable timber sourcing through Singapore's local trees. Rain trees, tembusu, and others—all the species react with differing properties that can support your building or design project. Local timber is also environmentally friendly and offers materials that are well-adapted to our climate.

We at Hardscapes use our national interest in timber craftsmanship and extensive knowledge of local wood species to assist you in meeting your design objectives using the highest quality locally sourced materials. Call us now for a consultation, and we can help you create your vision with the right choice of wood.