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.

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.

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.

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.