Wood Species

Board and Batten

Knotty Western Red Cedar Select tight knot western red cedar, naturally decay resistant, light weight, straight and it has the lowest expansion ratio of any species. The tight grain of old growth Western red is unmatched. FSC certified sustainable.
Western Red Cedar Our choice material for over 45 years. Naturally decay resistant, light weight, straight and it has the lowest expansion ratio of any species. The tight grain of old growth Western red is unmatched. FSC certified sustainable.
Bald/Golden Cypress Light weight and offering some decay resistance, Cypress is a good choice for exterior use. The long Southern growing season leads to a wide or loose grain. Expansion ratios are very high. FSC certified sustainable.
Spanish Cedar Extremely heavy with an open grain, this tropical hardwood is often used for exterior millwork, especially along the coast. Its grain is porous and pitted. Farmed from forests in South America, it is often not managed.
African Mahogany Extremely hard and heavy this tropical hardwood is very similar to Spanish cedar in all aspects. While a good choice for exterior millwork its weight really makes it less than ideal for shutters. Harvested in tropical forests it is unmanaged.
   
Exterior Shutters  
Western Red Cedar Our choice material for over 45 years. Naturally decay resistant, light weight, straight and it has the lowest expansion ratio of any species. The tight grain of old growth Western red is unmatched. FSC certified sustainable.
Bald/Golden Cypress Light weight and offering some decay resistance, Cypress is a good choice for exterior use. The long Southern growing season leads to a wide or loose grain. Expansion ratios are very high. FSC certified sustainable.
Spanish Cedar Extremely heavy with an open grain this tropical hardwood is often used for exterior millwork especially along the coast. Its grain is porous and pitted. Farmed from forests in South America, it is often not managed.
African Mahogany Extremely hard and heavy this tropical hardwood is very similar to Spanish cedar in all aspects. While a good choice for exterior millwork its weight really makes it less than ideal for shutters. Harvested in tropical forests it is unmanaged.
   
Interior Shutters  
Northern Basswood Light weight with a closed tight grain, Basswood is ideal for interior products. The unremarkable grain structure along with light color is ideal for painting and staining. When finished with wiping stains, Basswood tends to have color blotches due to grain structure. FSC certified sustainable.
Bald/Golden Cypress Light weight and offering some decay resistance. The long Southern growing season leads to a wide or loose grain. Expansion ratios are very high. FSC certified sustainable.
African Mahogany Extremely hard and heavy this tropical hardwood is very similar to Spanish cedar in all aspects. While a good choice for exterior millwork its weight really makes it less than ideal for shutters. Harvested in tropical forests it is unmanaged.
Yellow Pine Light weight with a very large growth ring, the closed grain is extremely pronounced and readily accepts stains. Used primarily as an interior species it stains beautifully. A fast growing species, pine is unstable and has a large growth ring. Less than ideal for exterior use; it will warp and decay rapidly.
Red Oak A Very dense hardwood this material is ideal for interior use. Red Oak has an open grain structure that readily accepts wiping stains, making it ideal for stain jobs. Grown in the Southern and Northern regions of the United States it is well managed and FSC certified Sustainable.