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Wood Characteristics

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Cherry

Rich color and smooth, flowing grain patterns
Color varies from light pink to dark brown; variations are more prominent with lighter stains
Will darken or mellow with age, a change that is more noticeable with light stains – sun exposure greatly accelerates this process

Hickory

Can vary dramatically in color within a single piece of wood; from almost white to a deep, dark brown
Bold, prominent grain patterns give it a rustic appearance
Burls, pin knots, mineral streaks and small, sound knots are typical and are not considered defects

Knotty Alder

A rich-looking wood that blends well with cherry
Color is very uniform light brown with a reddish tinge
Fairly straight-grained, uniform texture
Contains pin knots, open and closed knots of various sizes, checking and mineral streaks which are typical and not considered defects – knots may be in locations which affect hardware placement

Maple

Smooth texture with tight, uniform grain patterns
Color is creamy white, varying slightly from almost bright white to light pink or reddish brown
Contains a natural resin that causes the wood to turn amber as it ages, a change that is more noticeable with light stains – sun exposure greatly accelerates this process

Oak

Open grain patterns vary from close-knit and vertical, to prominent and arched
Colors range from light tan and pink to medium dark red and brown
May contain small mineral streaks and some pin knots

Quartersawn Oak

Quartered and cut at a 90-degree angle to the growth ring of the tree to create, close-knit vertical grain pattern
Exposes a beautiful aspect of the grain called flake
Colors range from light tan and pink to medium dark red and brown
Dense, heavy wood that is very strong and resists shock
Typical in Mission or Arts and Crafts styling

Rustic Maple

A dense hardwood with smooth texture and closed grain pattern
Colors range from creamy whites and light tans to almost black in knotty areas. Bark pockets and mineral streaks can be evident in a single stave of wood
Color shift is more evident in lighter finishes. Medium and dark finishes obscure much of the wood’s color variation and the overall finish appears more consistent

Paint Grade

Paint Grade is an engineered wood product made by breaking down hardwood and softwood into wood fibers and combining with resin
Pressure and heat are then used to create a smooth surface with a consistent core
Painted Paint Grade is durable and more resistant to warping, expansion and contraction than solid hardwoods
Moldings ordered in Paint Grade door styles will be constructed of maple and painted to match your order selection