We build over eighty percent of all Kodiak Log Homes out of Engelmann Spruce, it has a good strength to weight ratio, is a beautiful blonde wood and is native to many dry climates. We also build many log homes out of Douglas Fir (attractive grain colour and superior structural strength) , Yellow Pine (full of character), and Western Red Cedar (attractive color in the grain and a natural resistance to insects and decay) for an up-charge of fifteen to thirty percent.

Many varieties of wood are available including white pine, norway pine, oak and fir. We primarily use eastern white or norway pine (red pine), alone or in combination with other species. Our connecting "pins" are all in oak.

Some people need a particular species of wood, because they are matching to an existing floor. When matching to an antique floor, it is particularly important that you order flooring that will be milled from material that was cut at the same time as your existing floor. This means making sure that your new flooring is coming from original growth and not new growth trees. We also want to make sure that we match the species that you currently have.

This varies depending upon what part of the country you are in. Pressure Treated lumber is usually Hem-Fir in the West and Southern Yellow Pine in the East and South. The framing lumber is also regionally dependent. It can be Douglas-Fir, SPF (Spruce-Pine-Fir), SYP (Southern Yellow Pine) or Hem-Fir. The roof trusses can also be a variety of the same species, but will usually have msr (Machine Stress Rated) lumber for chords.

Woodfold Roll-Up Doors are offered standard in Maple, Birch, Cherry, Mahogany and Oak. We also offer other hardwood species on special request, though due to quality standards, we don't offer softwood species.

All lineal mouldings are stocked in Poplar; some also in Red Oak. Hand-carved woodcarvings are available in Lindenwood, with some also in Maple and Cherry. Custom species are available upon request - see "Our Services" for list of custom species.

We can utilize most any species that is suitable for structural purposes. However, we often use Douglas Fir because it combines beauty and structural strength comparable to many favorite hardwoods without the shrinkage and weight issues.

We work with oak, poplar, maple, and cherry on a regular basis. Other hardwoods are available as limited basis.

We offer the most common hardwood species including maple, mahogany, cherry, walnut and oak. The wood keys are sold by the linear foot, to be cut to size by the customer, or on a special order basis pre-cut to size by Hoffmann. Lead-time for cut-to-order wood keys is usually 4 - 6 weeks. We can manufacture wood keys in species other than the ones listed, please call for details.

If you can supply us with this information, we can help you decide on a starting point for your spine selection. We ask for this much information because, "Anyone you ask can GUESS at what spine you need, but the more information you give US the more EDUCATED that guess can be." The standard string material, B-50 is requires no extra "figuring". A fast flight string requires a jump in spine of 5-7 pounds. The Artificial Sinew string is heavy, thick, and stretches very much.

The heartwood of naturally durable species such as western red cedar, yellow cypress and white cedar will all resist decay to some degree, but it is variable. The amount and type of natural fungi-toxic chemicals deposited in the heartwood determine how durable the wood is. The sapwood of all species is considered non-durable. Heartwood of second growth may be less durable than the best of the old growth but probably less variable.

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Choosing a species of wood involves more than selecting a color to match your décor. Different species of wood flooring will experience color changes at different rates. In general, more-common species such as oak and hickory will experience minimal color change over time, while less-common species, like cherry will show more color change over time. A Heritage representative from would be happy to recommend the type of wood flooring product that best suits your needs.

There are perhaps 10-12 different wood species that are acceptable and commonly used for fence applications. What is best for you will depend on what is readily available in your area and adaptable to the soil and climate conditions on the property works. BACK TO TOP

Good idea in snow country, or if you're in an area where water is scarce. Think about a "rain catchment" system with a metal roof, gutters, and a holding tank.

If you're just starting out, we recommend sticking with the woods that have traditionally been used for your instrument, purchased from a reputable dealer who has experience in supplying woods to instrument makers. Bear in mind that the biggest investment in your instrument will be your time, not the cost of materials.

NO! Many pet stores use cedar or pine shavings as bedding, but it is not recommended. Cedar in particular has been associated with allergies and respiratory problems in various animals, including humans and ferrets. Pine and other wood chips also produce a fair amount of dust which isn't good to breathe. Furthermore, your ferret would much rather have an old towel or T-shirt to cuddle up in. Neutering ? Yes.