Sapwood of the tree, can vary in color, cream color to light brown. wide, vivid grain pattern.

Ash Brown

Heartwood of the tree varies in color from light to dark brown. The face will be uniform. The back may contain sapwood.

Ash Character

Alder

Alder Rustic

Birch

Uniform white appearance with a subtle grain pattern.

Contains variation in color. Blended heartwood and sapwood along with some defects to represent a natural look.

Mixture of very light to very dark. No knots or voids in the material. Very dark stain or paint recommended.

Mixture of very light to very dark. No knots or voids in the material. Paint recommended.

Uniform black to a creamy black color. Open wide grain. Very rich appearance. Sap is cream color and may appear on the back of doors.

Character with more defects. More mineral, burl, and streaking. Knots will be sound but may not be complete.

Smooth even grained hardwood known for it's rich warm look. Color varies from light to dark red. Color will change if exposed to UV lighting.

Contains variation in color. Blended heartwood and sapwood along with some defects to represent a natural look.

Character with more defects. More mineral, burl, and streaking. Knots will be sound but may not be complete.

Very dense, heavy wood. Color can vary from cream to brown to black within the same board. Contains variation in color. Blended heartwood and sapwood along with some defects to represent a natural look.

Character with more defects. More mineral, burl, and streaking. Knots will be sound but may not be complete.

Red to brown color with grain varying from wide bands to tight almost invisible grain.

Uniform white in color. Open grain pattern. Use a sand sealer and caution with dark stains.

Character with more defects. More mineral, burl, and streaking. Knots will be sound but may not be complete.

Contains variation in color. Blended heartwood and sapwood along with some defects to represent a natural look.

Mixture of very light to very dark. No knots or voids in the material. Very dark stain or paint recommended.

Mixture of very light to very dark. No knots or voids in the material. Paint recommended.

Yellow in color with some reddish tones present. Wide, open grain pattern.

Same as clear but knots, mostly red, some black. lots of character in this sort.

Poplar sapwood is white, sometimes with stripes. The heartwood is usually tan, but can range from greenish brown to dark green, purple, black, blue and yellow.

Mixture of very light to very dark. No knots or voids in the material. Paint recommended.

All of the red oak we use is northern oak. Prominent varying grain pattern. Color ranges from light brown to light red. Occasional pin knots and small mineral streaks are allowed.

Character with more defects. More mineral, burl, and streaking. Knots will be sound but may not be complete.

Mixture of very light to very dark. No knots or voids in the material. Very dark stain or paint recommended.

Cut at 30 to 60 degrees to the growth rings. Straighter grain than standard with wider more figured bands than ¼ sawn.

Cut at 60 to 90 degrees to the growth rings to create a straight grain pattern.

Very dense and heavy. Slow growing wood specie so the grain is tight. Grey to grey/brown color.

Cut 60 to 90 degrees to the growth rings to create a straight grain pattern. Mirroratic rays and fleck are common.

Cut at 30 to 60 degrees to growth rings to create a straighter grain than standard and more figure than ¼ sawn.