Door Styles
Wood Species
Stain Options
Glazing Options
Edges
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Alder - is a moderatly light and slightly soft hardwood, with a smooth surface and very little grain showing. Alder may display pin knots, grain "fuzz" and mineral streaks. Colors can vary from almost white to tan and pale, pinkish brown. |
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Beech - is a highly sustainable, durable wood with a fairly straight grain pattern and a relatively smooth surface. Knots and irregular grain pattern may be present, but are generally kept to a minimum. Colors vary from light to mid-tone brown, with some dark brown heartwood streaks. |
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Cherry - is moderate in hardness, weight, and strength, with a fine to medium grain pattern and a relatively smooth surface. Characteristics include gum spots, pin knots, and sapwood. Colors vary from off-white to light red to dark, reddish brown. |
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Hickory - is a very heavy, hard and dense wood. Hickory offers a bold, prominent grain pattern and burls, water stains, and sound knots. Colors often vary strongly in the same board from nearly white to dark brown. |
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Knotty Alder - is a moderately light and slightly soft hardwood, with a smooth surface and very little grain showing. Knotty Alder will display pin knots, grain "fuzz" and mineral streaks. COlors may vary from almost white to tan and pale, pinkish brown. |
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Maple - is a stiff, strong, heavy wood with a tight, uniform grain pattern and a smooth surface. Characteristics include burled grain, pin knots, and caramelizing. Maple varies in color from nearly white to yellow, pink, light purple and slightly reddish brown. |
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Oak - is a dense, heavy wood that is very hard, with an open grain pattern and textured surface. Many characteristics show, including mineral streaks, ray flecks, and pin knots or closed knots. |
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