Paulownia Supply Of America

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American Grown Paulownia Wood... the Cheaper, Stronger Alternative to Balsa Wood

Paulownia Wood Founder and Nationally recognized Horticulturist Buck Mizzell, holds an 8 foot 2"x4"

Balsa has been incorrectly considered to have the highest strength to weight ratios of any wood in the world. Paulownia has been thoroughly tested and found to have a higher strength to weight ratio than Balsa! Auburn University tested the strength of 18 lb p/cubic ft. Paulownia against Balsa, with an average weight of 10 lbs p/cubic foot. (See Table 1)

Some Balsa core material is sliced at 3/8 inch with end-grained material. Paulownia can be cut at 3/16 and offer approximately the same strength and weight. Paulownia offers a space saving benefit, being cut half as thick. There is also a significant cost savings because half as much material is needed.

Lightweight

Strong - 2 X 4 holds over 200 pounds!

Lighter grades of Paulownia weigh only 14lbs per cubic foot. This is lighter than many Balsa grades.

When considering the large amount of epoxy that Balsa soaks up, Paulownia gains an even larger weight advantage.

Paulownia is easily carved and can hold nails and screws without splitting. It also provides greater stability and flexibility for making molds and models.

Order Paulownia Trees	Establishing Timber Tracts
Growing Zones	Paulownia Wood Uses
Environmental Benefits of Paulownia	Paulownia Wood Specs.
Paulownia History	Paulownia Wood vs. Balsa
Why Grow Paulownia Commercially?