Oak, walnut, maple, cherry, cedar and pine compared by look, hardness, cost and best use in a home.
The species you choose sets the color, grain, hardness and price of a project. White oak is strong and handsome with an open grain. Walnut is rich and dark. Maple is pale, hard and smooth. Cherry is warm and darkens with age. Cedar resists rot outdoors, and pine is soft, affordable and easy to work.
Matching the wood to the job matters. A dining table needs hardness, an outdoor deck needs rot resistance and a painted trim package needs a smooth, stable species. We bring samples so you can see and feel the difference before you decide.
Strong, handsome and versatile.
Rich color and fine grain.
Pale, hard and smooth.
Warm tones that deepen.
Rot-resistant for outdoors.
Affordable and easy to work.
Custom Furniture and TablesDining tables, benches, desks and beds built from solid hardwood to your size, style and finish, made to…Explore 
Reclaimed Wood and Timber BeamsHand-hewn beams, barn boards and salvaged lumber turned into ceilings, walls, mantels and furniture with real history.Explore 
Live Edge Slabs and CountertopsSolid walnut, maple and oak slabs and butcher block counters, flattened, joined and finished for kitchens, bars and…Explore 
Historic Millwork and RestorationOriginal trim, mantels, stairs and windows repaired and recreated so an older home keeps its character.Explore Pick a wood, plan stairs or ballpark a budget.
Which Wood Should I Use? QuizAnswer five questions about your project and see the wood species that fit best.Try it 
Stair Rise and Run CalculatorEnter the total rise and see the number of steps, the riser height, the tread depth and the stringer length.Try it 
Carpentry Project Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Walnut, white oak and maple are popular for hardness and beauty.
Cedar, redwood and treated lumber resist rot and insects.
Poplar and maple paint smoothly. Open-grain woods show texture under paint.
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