Wood is a valuable building material with unique qualities used by man since ancient times. And today, despite the emergence of many new building materials, wood is still widely used in construction, especially in finishing and low-rise construction. Therefore, it is so important to know the properties of different types of wood, so as not to be disappointed in the choice in the future and get the desired result. It is necessary to know well the properties of different types of wood, to be able to distinguish and determine them visually and by touch, as well as to properly prepare the material for work. When choosing a breed, color, texture and physical characteristics are taken into account, for example, hardness, rot resistance, impregnation.