Sapele: Our most popular wood specie for exterior door units.  Color tends to be a red-brown or purple-brown.  Sapele is reported to be comparable to Oak in strength.  Sapele  is known to stain well, and its painting properties are rated good.

     Sajol:  A less expensive alternative to Sapele, Sajol tends to be lighter in color than Sapele.  Customers report that Sajol takes stain and paint as well as sapele.

     Soft Maple: Tends to be light in color with a moderately fine texture.  Soft maple is a  popular choice among customers when painting.  Offers a different look when staining than Sajol and Sapele.

       Knotty Alder:  Tends to be light in color with yellow and pink hues.  It's open,  solid knots give Knotty Alder a unique rustic flavor.

     Oak:  Both Red and White Oak are known for their strength, durability, and open grain characteristics. 

     Cherry:  Has a satin texture with a reddish-brown apperearence.  It has a fine-straight grain pattern.  Cherry is frequently used in high-end furniture.

     Poplar: Poplar has a fine to medium grain.  The color tone can range from yellow brown to an olive green.  It can be stained and is often used when a smooth paint finish is required.  Recommended for interior use.