ASH
Ash is a creamy white to light brown
heartwood, light sapwood. The grain is distinctive wide-open
and has occasional brown streaks. Ash takes all finishes
well, pigmented stains will bring out the grain nicely.
Ash can be used for paneling, flooring and trim.
Ash
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HICKORY
Hickory is one of the hardest, heaviest,
and strongest woods in the United States. Rustic Hickory
has distinguishing characteristics in the wood and also
has extreme contrasts of light and dark colors giving it
a dramatic natural look. Rustic Hickory is used for flooring,
paneling, railings and trim.
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PINE
Pine is tight and straight-grained;
coarse, with a uniform texture. The heartwood is moderately
dark grayish brown; sapwood slightly lighter in color. Pine
is generally used for paneling, trim, log siding and ralings.
Nordecor uses predominantly Lodgepole Pine which has a consistent
light color.
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KNOTTY ALDER
Alder is characterized by its straight
grain and even texture. Alder is a light reddish brown in
color. Alder is used for flooring, paneling, trim and railings.
Alder
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BEECH
Beech is a heavy, fine grained, fine
textured wood. Beech shows a distinct pore pattern. It varies
in color from white with a reddish tint to a pale or reddish-brown.
Beech is used for flooring, paneling and trim.
Beech
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RED CEDAR
Western Red Cedar has a a light yellow tinge. The heartwood
varies in color from light straw to pinkish red to deep, rich
brown. The wood is straight-grained and non-porous. Red Cedar
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BIRCHBirch is a versatile hardwood of medium
density and hardness. The grain is tight and will contain
white, brown, yellow and red tones. Birch takes stains and
finishes well and can be used as a paint-grade wood due to
its non-grainy texture. Birch is used for paneling, flooring,
and trim.
Birch
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CHERRYCherry is a hardwood of medium strength and durability,
It has a straight grain that is fine and uniform and a smooth
texture. The wood can be a rich red, a reddish brown, or even
a creamy white color. Cherry is used for flooring, paneling,
trim and railings.
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BUTTERNUTButternut is a coarse grained wood that is tan to
brown in color. The color and soft texture of butternut, give
the wood interesting characteristics. The texture of butternut
is similar to black walnut. Butternut is used primarily for
paneling. Rustic Butternut, our specialty, will contain knots
and interesting mineral stain and wormy character.
Butternut
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RED OAKRed Oak is heavy, open grained wood and has a medium
to coarse texture. The wood is of medium strength and has
good durability. Red oak has a porous and dramatic grain The
color of red oak is brown with a pinkish or reddish tinge.
Red oak is used for paneling, flooring, trim and railings.
Red Oak is the most common wood for general stain-grade millwork
and flooring.
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HARD MAPLE
Maple is a hard and strong wood that is abrasive and
shock resistant. The color of maple is a creamy white to off
white, and is occasionally tinged with slight red brown color.
Maple is used for flooring, paneling and trim.
Maple
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SOFT MAPLE
Soft Maple is actually a family of Maples which are
relatively soft and will contain a rainbow of pastel colors.
Soft maple is suitable for paneling.
Soft
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WHITE OAK
White Oak is light tan to brown, most
boards will have a slight gray tinge. It has an open grain
with occasional swirls White oak is a very hard, shock resistant
wood. White Oak is used for flooring, paneling, trim and railings.
White
Oak Product Photos
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WALNUT
Walnut has a medium to dark brown color and
is rich in varied grain patterns. Most Walnut is steamed
prior to kiln-drying to create a more uniform color and
to darken the light creamy colored sapwood. Walnut is a
relatively soft hardwood, but is very stable and easy to
stain and finish. Nordecor uses Black Walnut for flooring,
paneling, trim and staircase components.
Walnut
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RED ELMElm is a moderately hard and also a heavy wood. The
grain is coarse. The color of the wood varies from a medium
to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish tint.
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DOUGLAS FIR
Douglas Fir was once a staple of construction grade lumber
and continues to be the most desirable wood for timbers, beams
and trusses. Clear, grades, especially clear Vertical Grain
(CVG), are especially desired for general millwork, paneling,
flooring, trim, and staircase components. Douglas Fir has
a unique medium to dark reddish-brown color and stains easily.
Douglas
Fir Product Photos
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POPLAR
Southern Yellow Poplar is the variety that we use for general
paint-grade millwork for mouldings, wall paneling, and staircase
components. Poplar is relatively soft hardwood species that
mils easily.
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The Janka Scale & Wood Stability
Virtually all wood will scratch, some wood is
much more resistant to scratching and other wear. One of the
most important aspects determining wear is the hardness of
the wood. Wood hardness is evaluated using a measurement called
the Janka Scale. Click
here to read more about the Janka scale.....
Wood is affected by moisture, which causes it to expand and
contract. This is referred to as wood stability. Click
here for more information on wood stability....
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