What Questions Should You Ask About Wood Butcher Blocks?

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As you shop for wood butcher blocks, you have a large number of choices available to you. This means that as you consider your choices, you need to ask yourself a number of important questions to make sure that you’re choosing the right wood butcher blocks for your expectations and décor.  Though you may think that it is simply a matter of grain orientation, there is a great deal more to it than that. 

For that matter, if you have not yet considered grain orientation, there is a lot that you have to learn to ensure that you know just how to find the perfect wood butcher blocks for your home.  Use the following questions to get started in learning what you need to know.

Question 1: What are the species options for wood butcher blocks?

When it comes to the species of tree from which your wood butcher blocks will be made, your choices are just about endless.  The best thing that you can do is to contact the suppliers near you to find out what is available locally.  The most common options are maple and oak, with some more exotic varieties like cherry and teak.  Mahogany is still readily available through many suppliers, as is bamboo.  The species you choose will dictate the durability, color, and overall look of the wood butcher blocks.

Question 2: What are the environmentally friendly choices of wood butcher blocks?

Though not all wood butcher blocks are eco friendly, there are a number of options out there for you that can allow you to make a green difference during your kitchen accessory shopping.  The first involves the use of materials that were derived from sustainable and managed sources.  Primary among those choices is bamboo because it grows extremely quickly while still providing a high performance product.  Alternately, you can choose wood that has a certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), to make sure that the source of the material is a forest that is sustainable both to its forest and the local community that produces it.  A third option is to have a cutting board made out of recycled or reclaimed wood.  These are typically constructed from wood that had a previous life as a structure, a floor, or another product which is no longer needed.  This ensures that the wood will avoid being sent to the garbage dump.

Question 3:  Where can you buy wood butcher blocks?

There are many different businesses that sell good quality wood butcher blocks.  The first thing you need to decide is what kind of wood butcher blocks you want for your kitchen.  This will allow you to narrow down your choices among the kitchen supply stores and even home reno companies that sell these products.  Though they are available for sale on the internet at some e-commerce sites, many people find the shipping fee to be cost prohibitive as the package is typically quite heavy.

By answering these basic questions about wood butcher blocks, you can make sure that you are making the right decisions regarding your wooden cutting boards in this style.

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