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FIREPLACE / MANTEL COLUMNS

WOOD SPECIES

Architectural detail and a steadfast objective to protect our wood species is both the

key and measure to successfully crafting a truly individual fireplace column. Design

consistency is crucial for continually creating a column that exceeds typical industry

products – and this is exactly what we accomplish with our solid wood mantel columns.

Below, you will see a palette of wood species that we offer for you architectural fireplace

columns. Our wood options are as follows: African Mahogany, Alder, Black Walnut,

Cherry, Red Oak, Soft Maple, Tiger Maple, White Oak, and White Pine.

	AFRICAN MAHOGANY Variable color from yellowish to lustrous red. Easily workd. Great furniture wood. Accepts stain well. Also useful for outdoor furniture & house parts that will be sealed up with coatings or are under cover.
	ALDER A popular hardwood very similar to Cherry wood, but not as dense. Some pin knots.
	BLACK WALNUT Heartwood varies from lightest brown to deep chocolate. Sapwood is whiteish to yellowish brown. It is common to stain sapwood to match heartwood. Open grain may require filling before staining.
	CHERRY We don't select for sap-free wood, but guarantee 25% or less sap per column. This allows you to turn the sap "to the inside" so it doesn't show.
	RED OAK Very dense with reddish and golden tones. Accepts stain beautifully. Porous grain must be filled before painting.
	SOFT MAPLE Very hard. The economical hardwood selection. Readily accepts paint. color is creamy to whiteish, taking on a golden hue as it ages.
	TIGER MAPLE Decorative ribbon-stripe figure is rare and highly prized. Available in limited quantities.
	WHITE OAK Light brown color with longer ray fleck than red oak. Signature wood of Mission & Stickley Style.
	WHITE PINE Soft wood, best value. Prominent knots can bleed through paint finishes. Maple can be a better choice for painting.