Wood Species
Wood is unique in that no two pieces are identical. Each piece of wood has its own distinctive personality that is created from its grain-pattern, color, and texture.
Doors displayed in our Digital Showroom are shown in Fir, Cedar, or Knotty Alder, however, any door can be built in any species requested.
Most clients select VG Fir for stain-grade applications because of its attractive color, grain structure, and lower cost compared to exotic hardwoods. If you're looking to paint your door, Paint Grade will be the lowest cost material available.
Embrace the exclusivity of wood by selecting the species that best suits your tastes and fits your price-point. Please ask your B.C. Door representative for a quote on the specific species you are interested in.
Douglas Fir is one of North America's greatest renewable resources. It is a naturally sap laden wood that grows primarily in the Costal Forest Region; native to BC. VG Fir is the most popular choice for clients as it is ideal for stain grade projects that highlight its relatively straight grain.
Cost: $x1.0
Poplar is a coarse grained softwood and is often streaked with a greenish color heartwood. With exposure to light, the green heartwood will have a tendency to darken to more of a brown color. As a result of its coloration, Poplar is rarely used in stain grade applications and is often painted.
Cost: $x1.0
Cedar is a unique softwood that is lightweight and very easy to work with. It has a relatively low density, which gives it a high insulation value when compared to most other species. Cedar is free of pitch and is resistant to moisture & decay as a result of naturally occurring extractives that are present within the wood. These extractives are also responsible for color variations from light whitish-browns to darker browns throughout the wood. Cedar is a good choice where an attractive appearance and resistance to weather is important.
Cost: $x1.5
Red Oak is very popular for its use in furniture, flooring, and cabinetry. Oak is a hardwood that is porous in nature. It is typically cut plain-sawn, revealing wavy flat grain. It has a very consistent color and as a result it can be finished fairly easily to match existing Oak products.
Cost: $x1.3
Maple is a species native to Eastern North America. Typically cut plain-sawn, the surface of Maple is characterized by wavy indistinct growth rings. It is a hardwood, which makes it quite durable and resistant to abrasive wear - as a result Maple is commonly used in furniture and cabinets that are subjected to high rates of use.
Cost: $x1.4
Cherry is a hardwood belonging to the Rose family. It is characterized by its darker red-brown color. Pith flecks and small gum pockets are prominent throughout the lumber adding to character. Over time, with exposure to light, its color will deepen, which makes Cherry prized for millwork applications.
Cost: $x1.4
