Balsa Timber has a wide array of uses, not only in the model industry but also as a replacement filler timber for more industrious uses too, such as for furniture - this is thanks to balsa's rapid growth and ease of farming - what other timber can see a single person lifting an entire trunk!

• Model aeroplanes:  you can find a lot of aeroplanes and gliders made from Balsa, particularly for hobbyists who wish to create lightweight, strong and flexible planes.
• Boats and surfboards: Watercraft like boats and surfboards are made by placing it between layers of fibreglass to buttress its flexibility and strength,
• Furniture: Designers are increasingly turning to balsa wood as a material for furniture, lauding its sustainability as a fast-growing tree along with its aesthetic properties.
• Musical string instruments: Designer of musical instruments, particularly string instruments like violins, use balsa for its excellent acoustics.
• Model bridges: It is useful for students of Design and Technology and engineering who need to build model bridges as part of the curriculum.