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Wood Species

Wood is unique in that no two pieces are identical.  Each piece has its own distinctive personality that is created from its grain-pattern, color, and texture.

 

Most clients select VG Fir for stain-grade applications because of its attractive color, grain structure, and overall value when compared to exotic hardwoods.  If you're looking to paint your door, Paint Grade and Poplar are ideal choices to achieve superior finishing results.

 

Please ask your B.C. Door representative for a quote on the specific species you are interested in.

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VG Fir

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 fo...

Cost Estimate: $x1.00

Fir (Character)

Douglas Fir (Character) is a popular choice for clients looking for Fir with an additional level of visual appeal as it has unique color and grain variations when compared to traditional VG Fir.  This species is a naturally sap laden ...

Cost Estimate: $x1.00

Paint Grade

Paint Grade is the combination of paintable solid-lumber stiles & rails and MDF panels.  Paint Grade is an excellent choice for cost savings over any other stain grade wood and when painted it provides the same look and feel as any...

Cost Estimate: $x0.85

Poplar

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.

Cost Estimate: $x1.00

Hemlock

Hemlock is a fine to medium grained softwood. Its color ranges from a light honey to a rich golden tan.  Overall, Hemlock stains well and looks very similar to Fir. Because of its similar look to Fir, they are often mistaken for the ...

Cost Estimate: $x1.10

Cedar

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 moistu...

Cost Estimate: $x1.50

Knotty Alder

Knotty Alder is characterized by the prominence of uniquely shaped knots.  Despite its natural imperfections, Knotty Alder is a strong and durable wood.  Knotty Alder has open knots, cracks, and color variations making it an ideal...

Cost Estimate: $x1.25

Select Alder

Select Alder is a staple within the North American lumber industry. It is a domestic hardwood with consistent color throughout; ranging from light-tan to warm, reddish-brown. Select Alder is cut plain sawn, which highlights a classic wood...

Cost Estimate: $x1.40

Red Oak

Red Oak is very popular for its use in furniture, flooring, and cabinetry.  Red 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 ...

Cost Estimate: $x1.30

Maple

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 -...

Cost Estimate: $x1.40

Sapele Mahogany

Sapele Mahogany is a hardwood that has a natural luster as a result of its interlocked grain type.  It is distinguishable by 'ribbon stripes' that are prominent yellowish color within the more typical dark red-brown shade of lumber.

Cost Estimate: $x1.40

Cherry

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 l...

Cost Estimate: $x1.40

Walnut

Walnut is the only 'dark' North American hardwood.  It's color is a rich chocolate brown with a natural dull sheen.  Walnut is sought after for its unique color and beautiful grain character.

Cost Estimate: $x2.00

White Oak (Flat Cut)

White Oak (Flat Cut), also referred to as Plain Sawn White Oak, is a common American hardwood that is strong and dense. It has a high decay resistance due to the abundance of tylose in its cells. Flat Cut White Oak has a medium to coarse ...

Cost Estimate: $x1.90

White Oak (Quarter Sawn)

White Oak (Quarter Sawn) is characterized by the prominence of medullary ray flecks.  When finished, these flecks become quite prominent and add a dramatic sense of character to this hardwood. White Oak is a common American hardwood t...

Cost Estimate: $x2.00

White Oak (Rift Cut)

White Oak (Rift Cut) is a common American hardwood. It is strong and dense with a high decay resistance due to the abundance of tylose in its cells. Rift Cut White Oak has medullary ray flecks that primarily run with the grain - and up to...

Cost Estimate: $x2.10

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