Wood Options
Most Popular Wood Options
Western Red Cedar
Primarily grown in Canada, western red cedar is very stable, durable, and weather resistant. It is twice as stable as other softwood species and its natural oils are resistant to insects and decay. Its sapwood is nearly white while its heartwood is a fragrant reddish or pinkish brown to dull brown. Western red cedar has a straight and even grain with a coarse texture and machines, glues, and finishes wonderfully whether painted or stained.
Sapele Mahogany
A commonly exported African wood species. Used as a substitute for genuine mahogany and is sometimes referred to as Sapele Mahogany. Heartwood is a golden to dark reddish brown while the color tends to darken with age. Grain is interlocked and sometimes wavy with fine uniform texture and good natural luster. Moderately durable to very durable in regard to decay resistance. Can be troublesome to work in some machining operations but glues and finished appropriately well.
Other Popular Wood Options
White Pine
White Oak
Red Oak
Cypress
Spanish Cedar
Douglas Fir
Red Wood
