Wood Types

Alder has many natural characteristics that make it unique and contribute to its enduring beauty.

Some of Alder characteristics include:

Birch is a medium-density hardwood with a distinct, moderate grain pattern that ranges from straight to wavy or curly.

Some of Birch characteristics include:

• The sapwood color is white to creamy yellow.
• The heartwood varies in color from medium or dark brown to reddish brown.
• There will often be a lot of color variation within the same door.

Cherry is a rich, multi-colored hardwood, often used in fine furniture.

Some of Cherry’s characteristics include:

• Cherry has pinkish-brown hues with occasional shades of white, green, pink or gray.
• Small gum pockets, streaks, pin knots and figures are common wood characteristics.
• Natural or light stains accent the color variations in cherry, while very dark stains soften its complexity.
• All cherry wood naturally darkens or “mellows” with age.

Cherry is a rich, multi-colored hardwood, often used in fine furniture.

Some of Cherry’s characteristics include:

• Cherry has pinkish-brown hues with occasional shades of white, green, pink or gray.
• Small gum pockets, streaks, pin knots and figures are common wood characteristics.
• Natural or light stains accent the color variations in cherry, while very dark stains soften its complexity.
• All cherry wood naturally darkens or “mellows” with age.

Maple is a strong wood that is primarily off-white in its raw state.

Some of Maple characteristics include:

• Maple sometimes contains light hues of yellow-brown and pink as well as light tan or reddish-tinged streaks that darken with stain.
• Typically straight-grained, maple can be wavy or even curly.
• Hard maple offers more uniformity than other wood types, making it ideal for living spaces that feature a clean, streamlined appearance.