Knotty AlderKnotty Alder grows in the Pacific Northwest and is a medium density hardwood with an even grain appearance. The wood is normally light brown with hues of red or peach. Its softer nature makes it easy to machine and receptive to a variety of stains and finishes.

Douglas FirDouglas Fir is a large, generally straight-grained tree that grows in abundance in the Pacific orthwest. Douglas Fir is characterized by exceptional natural strength, hardness and durability. The wood varies in color from yellowish tan to light, bright brown.

Knotty PineKnotty Pine is abundant in America. The wood has a rich display of knots that reflects the randomness and beauty of nature. The wood tends to be a honey-toned or straw-like color while the knots are generally reddish-brown in color.

Northern Red OakBoth hard and heavy, Oak grows mainly in the North Central United States. With a coarse texture and a straight, prominent grain, oak accepts a broad range of stains and finishes.

Ponderosa PinePonderosa Pine is one of America’s most abundant tree species. It has straight, uniform grain with minimal amounts of reddish-brown heartwood. The sapwood has wide growth bands, which are honeytoned or straw-like in color.

PoplarPoplar grows in the Eastern United States. Colors of Poplar vary from brown to pale yellow to olive green. Over time, the green color will darken with exposure to sunlight and may turn brown. Poplar is a medium density hardwood, generally straight-grained with a fine, even texture.

Radiata PineRadiata Pine is a plantation-grown wood from Chile, New Zealand and Australia. It has a distinctive grain pattern with a pale cream color. Radiata tends to be harder than other pine species and has fewer knots.

CherryCherry grows in the Eastern and Midwestern United States and offers a range of colors including white, light red, deep red and a reddish brown. Cherry has a fine, uniform straight grain and a smooth texture. Cherry accepts a variety of stains and finishes.

MapleMaple grows in the Eastern United States and offers a very fine grain and a whitish color tinged with reddish brown.

Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)MDF is an engineered wood product made from refined wood fibers that are bonded with resins using heat and pressure. Widely used in millwork, MDF is a durable and stable material that offers design flexibility and superior shaping and finishing.