I believe maple would be more durable than mahogany.
Common wood species used in making stairs include oak, maple, cherry, and mahogany. The actual type would depend on the decorative effect and the durability required. Some types of wood and their uses are listed in the web link provided.
Wood, often mahogany or birch
Durability of wood depends on a number of things such as species, treatment, protection, where it is used, moisture, insect attack, desirability of maintenance of finish, etc. Different woods have different characteristics in relation to all of these factors some being more durable in relation to some of these factors and less durable in relation to others. Therefore, if the application is important or costly it is best to seek expert advice from a lumber merchant. For instance redwood is durable in contact with soil and hard maple is good for flooring.
Because it is cheap and plentiful. The alternatives historical were wood or metal, wood is not durable and metal was expensive.
Yes, it was discontinued. its a very important thing to my step mother and shes got a new door and would love it. where could i get it? ----- ADDED: I have had good luck by using one layer of Minwax Rosewood and another of Minwax Vermont Maple (water-based). Hope that helps.
Maple is stronger than ash. Ash is still a very durable floor.
Pine Teak Oak Maple Mahogany
Yes it can!! I prefer mahogany over walnut as a dark wood because of some peoples allergies to the walnut. Best dark wood for cutting boards in my opinion is purple heart. But mahogany is cheap and easier to find. I use mahogany and maple combinations to make a great cutting board.
oak, maple, walnut, and mahogany
The natural finish of a wood, such as maple,mahogany,rosewood,just no paint or stickers.
This guitar is made mainly out of wood which is glued together. The Thunderbird bass is designed concurrently with the neck through which is made out of maple or mahogany wood. The body is made from mahogany wood while the fretboard is made from rosewood or ebony.
very durable
advantages: Wood is a recyclable source and is weather resistant
Mahogany is believed to be the best wood for furniture. Oak, Maple, Beech, and Pine are also considered to make good furnitures.
Wooden buildings are durable if they are annually protected by being painted with a wood preservative. Sections that show rot can be cut out and replaced with new wood.
It is a durable mahogany finish.
Guitars (acoustic and electric) are made of wood because of the resonance that wood produces when a string is played. Sound travels differently through different materials, and sound can be altered after traveling through different materials. Certain woods are known to produce better sounds than others, which is why guitars are made of certain kinds of wood - spruce, maple, etc.