Solid Wood Doors by Harvest Creek Millwork

Mahogany

     Mahogany is grown in the more tropical climates of Central and South America. It's sapwood is a yellowish white, with it's heartwood varies from a light red to medium reddish brown. The grain is straight and uniform. It stains well, and is easy to finish. Mahogany tends to react to direct sunlight, turning a deeper reddish brown color. During changes in humidity cycles, it is among the most stable with very little movement. Mahogany is a heavy wood, and quite strong. Given these qualities, and that it has natural resistance to rot and decay, it makes an excellent choice for exterior doors.

Clear Pine

     Pine is most commonly grown in the Northern states, and up into Canada. It's sapwood is generally white, to pale yellow in color, with it's heartwood a cream to light brown. Pine tends to turn a shade darker with exposure to sunlight. The grain is typically straight and even, sands smooth. Staining Pine can be tricky with uneven stain absorption leaving the wood appearing blotchy. During changes in humidity cycles, it is moderately stable with some expansion and contraction. Pine is a soft wood, with moderate weight. Older pine doors and furniture usually are found with many marks on them adding to their character.

(Clear Pine shown, Knotty Pine also available)

White Oak

     White Oak grows throughout the Eastern U.S. The sapwood is light-colored, while the heartwood is light to medium dark brown in color. White Oak has a natural resistance to rot which makes it an excellent choice for exterior doors. It is a relatively stable with a bit more color consistency than Red Oak. It is also slightly heavier than Red Oak, and a bit harder and smoother. White Oak is a slow drying wood and stains well with a variety of finish tones.