The amount of sleep we need changes as we get older, and itâs also a personal thing â some of us need more than others. As long as youâre feeling refreshed and alert the next day, youâre probably getting enough. Although there is no magic number of hours, hereâs a general guide for how much sleep you need.
Softwood Lumber. News. The softwood lumber industry is an important sector in the Canadian economy, supporting thousands of jobs in communities across Canada and creating many positive spin-off effects in related industries and services.
Varieties of hardwood lumber are the staple materials for the woodworker, particularly those who focus on fine woodworking projects such as furniture. However, the term hardwood can be a bit deceiving, as it has less to do with the hardness of the material than the species of the tree from which the lumber is harvested. Hardwoods come from deciduous, or broad-leaved trees, as opposed to softwoods, that are harvested from from evergreens. 1  In general, the lumber derived from hardwood species are typically harder than softwoods, although there are exceptions (balsa wood is very light and soft, but is considered a hardwood).