It’s Green
•The United States, predominately Texas, gains over 1 million acres per year.
•It is an invasive Legume.
•When harvested the root system & trunk still live to be harvested another day.
•All waste can be used in the growing BBQ industry.
It’s Hard
•According to the Hardwood Flooring Association it is the second
hardest wood behind Brazilian Cherry.
•It is almost twice as hard as Hickory.
It’s Stable
•According to the Hardwood Flooring Association it is the most stable
of all hardwoods.
•The ratio of tangential to radial movement is near 1:1.
•This is important when utilizing the wood in harsh conditions such
as high humidity, low humidity and radically varying temperatures.
•For this reason, the Radiant Flooring Association recommends
mesquite as a good choice for radiant heat.
•Woodworkers, especially woodturners, love mesquite because it is
the only wood that can be turned and will remain round after it
dries.
It’s Naturally Rot Resistant
•Mesquite contains natural properties that make it rot resistant.
•For hundreds of years it has been used for ship building, fence posts,
exterior doors, livestock watering troughs and wagon wheels.
It’s Beautiful
•Because of the harsh desert conditions in which it grows, it is rich with character…burl, birds eye, mineral streaks, fiddleback,
quilting, etc.
•It patinas naturally with the sun, similar to American Cherry.
It’s Grown & Milled in the United States
Mesquite grows all over the world, but the species and conditions in which it grows in Texas make the Texas mesquite the most
beautiful in the world.
It’s The Natural Choice
So, when considering the properties, beauty, renewability and domestic production, mesquite is the perfect choice for these
architectural applications:
Flooring,
Mantles,
Vanities, Countertops,
Tiles,
Chopping Blocks |
Otter
Creek 
