wood selections
dress up your room
strength and looks
oak
The oaks-red and white-are the most abundant U.S. hardwood species.
It would be difficult to name a wood with a longer and more illustrious
history in furnishings and interior design. Oak was a favorite of early
English craftsmen and a prized material for American Colonists. White
oak is just one of 86 oak species native to this country, but it is the
classic oak of America . Although prevalent throughout the eastern half
of the United States , from Maine to Texas , white oak lumber comes
chiefly from the South, South Atlantic and Central States, including
the southern Appalachians . Red oak grows only in North America and is
found further north than any other oak species.
Color: White Oak- ranges from nearly white sapwood to a darker gray
brown heartwood, Red Oak-ranges from nearly white cream color to a
beautiful warm, pale brown heartwood, tinted with red.
Grain: The wood is most often straight grained, and open pored. It can
be steam bent with caution. The grain is distinguished by rays, which
reflect light and add to its attractiveness. Many distinctive and sought
after patterns emerge: flake figures, pin stripes, fine lines, leafy
grains and watery figures.
Characteristics: Heavy, very strong and very hard, stiff, durable under
exposure, great wear-resistance, holds nails and screws well.
Finishing: Oaks can be stained beautifully with a wide range of finish
tones.
poplar
Also known as yellow poplar, tulip poplar, tulipwood and hickory poplar, -poplar trees grow taller than any other U.S. hardwood species. The yellow poplar grows quickly into a tall straight tree. It is found alone in open, rich, moist soil. Because of its fast maturity the lumber from poplar is lightweight and soft for a hardwood. But it is strong, durable and seasons well resisting warping once it is dried. Because the trunk has no limbs or branches, except at the very top, the wood has no knots.
Color: White to yellowish cast, sometimes with slightly greenish cast and occasionally with dark purplish streaks.
Grain:. It is straight grained and evenly textured.
Characteristics: Comparatively uniform texture, light to medium weight, excellent strength, and stability. . It cuts and sands well, keeps its' edge and resists splitting.
Finishing: The wood stains well and can easily be made to resemble walnut or maple. Because it takes paint exceptionally well, it is often painted.
featured
Kitchen and Dining
Dine in style yet functional for the entire family and expandable
enough for guests.
Bedroom
Cozy and handsome, bedrooms offer modern good looks plus the natural
warmth of real wood.
Home Office
Whether you're an entrepreneur, telecommuter, student or keeper of the
family books, you need a home office that works as hard as you do.
Entertainment
Beautiful design and genuine wood make a graceful combination that
sets off any room.
Living & Family Room
Put your feet up and relax in your style and comfort whether it's in a
formal living room or a casual family space.
We recognize that choice is everything when designing the perfect room and the heart of that room is the fireplace. We offer a variety of styles, sizes and woods to suit your needs.
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