Wood Species

Choose from our 4 available wood species that are all ideal for fenestration. We only select and machine the best in lumber. Other species available upon request.
SPANISH CEDAR
We only select and machine the best in lumber.
Despite the common name Cedar, Spanish Cedar is actually a hardwood.  It is not a true Cedar but actually comes from the Meliaceae family, the same as Mahogany. The aroma repels insects and the high resin count makes is very rot and weather resistant.  The lumber has a low density making it very light in use and highly sought after as a high quality exterior grade species.Heritage Fine windows are made from Spanish Cedar because it is naturally beautiful, highly resistant to rot and decay, and is lightweight. The timber is dimensionally stable, is reported to have generally high strength properties relative to weight and holds its shape very well after seasoning. It also has excellent paint and staining characteristics.
SPANISH CEDAR SPECIFICATIONS

Character Dry Units
Bending Strength 11300 psi
Crushing Strength 710 psi
Max Crushing Strength 6010 psi
Static Bending 7300 psi
Stiffness 1420 1000 psi
Work to Maximum Load 13 in-lbs/in3
Hardness (Janka) 570 lbs
Toughness 82 in-lbs
Weight 26 lbs/ft3
Density 26 lbs/ft3
Radial Shrinkage 4 %
Tangential Shrinkage 6 %
WHITE OAK
We only select and machine the best in lumber.

White Oak is an outstanding domestic hardwood that is widely available and therefore quite affordable.  It is a very strong wood that displays very straight and consistent grain.    The unique cellular structure makes the wood highly water resistant and it is therefore used in great qualities for exterior applications from trim and general construction to furniture and garden structures.
WHITE OAK SPECIFICATIONS

Character Dry Units
Bending Strength 15200 psi
Crushing Strength 1070 psi
Max Crushing Strength 7440 psi
Static Bending 4800 psi
Impact Strength 37 inches
Stiffness 1780 1000 psi
Work to Maximum Load 15 in-lbs/in3
Hardness (Janka) 1360 lbs
Weight 47 lbs/ft3
Radial Shrinkage 6 %
Tangential Shrinkage 11 %
Volumetric Shrinkage 16 %
MAHOGANY
We only select and machine the best in lumber.

Genuine Mahogany is an outstanding wood to work with easy to machine and carve characteristics as well as excellent resistance to rot and water making it a great exterior use species. Window and door manufacturers use it extensively for this exact reason whereas many cabinet shops and furniture makers prize the specie for its ease of machining and deep, rich color.
MAHOGANY SPECIFICATIONS

Character Dry Units
Bending Strength 11514 psi
Crushing Strength 1580 psi
Max Crushing Strength 6465 psi
Static Bending 6927 psi
Impact Strength 23 inches
Stiffness 1426 1000 psi
Work to Maximum Load 8 in-lbs/in3
Hardness (Janka) 801 lbs
Toughness 212 in-lbs
Weight 31 lbs/ft3
Density 36 lbs/ft3
Radial Shrinkage 3 %
Tangential Shrinkage 5 %
Volumetric Shrinkage 8 %
BC FIR
We only select and machine the best in lumber.

BC Fir has very straight grain with a creamy-yellow earlywood and red-brown late wood lines that give an overall orange cast in color. This tightly grained wood is naturally tough and resilient, and resistent to decay.
BC FIR SPECIFICATIONS

Character Dry Units
Bending Strength 12850 psi
Crushing Strength 890 psi
Max Crushing Strength 7465 psi
Static Bending 8600 psi
Impact Strength 36 inches
Stiffness 2000 1000 psi
Work to Maximum Load 10 in-lbs/in3
Hardness (Janka) 710 lbs
Weight 35 lbs/ft3
Radial Shrinkage 5 %
Tangential Shrinkage 8 %
Volumetric Shrinkage 12 %