Testimonials

"Wiregrass Furniture and Lumber's craftsmanship and attention to detail enhances the grains and textures of their superior wood products yielding unparalled end results."

-- George W. Simmons, D.V.M.

"In these fast moving times it is rare to find craftsmen dedicated to the building of fine furniture. We are very pleased that we chose Wiregrass Furniture and Lumber to provide the design and materials to custom build furniture for our home. The quality of their work is such that we expect it to be enjoyed by our family for generations."

-- Jack Buford

Lumber Products and Specifications

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All wood is 3/4" solid and is unfinished.

Domestic

*Other Domestic species available upon request

Exotic

*Other Exotic species available upon request

Virgin Longleaf Heart Pine

  • Widths: 1x4, 1x6, 1x8, 1x10, 1x12
  • Lengths: 8', 10', 12', 14', 16'
    • Vertical Grain - Pinstriped grain with few to no knots
    • 70-100% heart pine
    • Available in 1x4 only
    • #1 Grade - Small-type sound knots
    • 70-100% heart pine
    • Available in all widths
    • #2 Grade - Larger knots
    • 60-100% heart pine
    • Available in all widths
  • Appearance
  • Color - Heartwood is yellow after cutting. Because of the high resin content it turns deep pinkish tan to warm reddish brown within weeks. There are 8 to 40 growth rings per inch.
  • Grain - Dense, with high figuring. Plainsawn is swirled. Rift or quartersawn is primarily pinstriped. Curly or burl grain is rare.
  • Variations within Species and Grades- Moderate color variation
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 1225
  • Dimensional Stability - Above average
  • Durability - Natural resistance to insect infestation in heartwood. Dense.

Antique Heart Pine

  • Appearance
  • Color - Heartwood is yellow after cutting. Because of the high resin content it turns deep pinkish tan to warm reddish brown within weeks. There are 8 to 40 growth rings per inch.
  • Grain - Dense, with high figuring. Plainsawn is swirled. Rift or quartersawn is primarily pinstriped. Curly or burl grain is rare.
  • Variations within Species and Grades- Moderate color variation
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 1225
  • Dimensional Stability - Above average
  • Durability - Natural resistance to insect infestation in heartwood. Dense.

American Cherry

  • Appearance
  • Color - Heartwood is light to dark red. Sapwood is light brown to pale.
  • Grain - Fine, frequently wavy, uniform texture
  • Variations within Species and Grades - Considerable color variation
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 950
  • Dimensional Stability - Above average
  • Durability - Strong, moderately hard

Hickory

  • Appearance
  • Color - Heartwood is tan or reddish. Sapwood is white to cream with fine brown lines.
  • Grain - Closed with moderate definition. Rough-textured.
  • Variations Within Species and Grades- Distinct differentiations in color
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 1820
  • Dimensional Stability - Below average
  • Durability - Strength, hardness, toughness, and stiffness. Exceptionally high in shock resistance.

Walnut

  • Appearance
  • Color - Heartwood deep, rich dark brown to a purplish black. Sapwood is nearly white to tan.
  • Grain - Typically straight and open, however some boards have curly grain.
  • Variations Within Species and Grades - Huge variety of color and figure within species and grades.
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 1010
  • Dimensional Stability - Excellent
  • Durability - Somewhat dense, strong, good shock resistance. Not as dent-resistance as red oak.

Wormy Chestnut

  • Appearance
  • Color -Light to pale brown
  • Grain - Tight grain. Coarse, porous texture
  • Variations within Species and Grades
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 1810
  • Dimensional Stability -
  • Durability - Good

Red Oak

  • Appearance
  • Color - Pieces are more reddish than white oak. Heartwood and sapwood are comparable in color with sapwood being slightly lighter.
  • Grain - Open, somewhat coarser than white oak.
  • Variations within Species and Grades - Large variation in color and grain, depending on the origin of the wood and corresponding differences in growing seasons.
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) -1290 (benchmark)
  • Dimensional Stability - Average
  • Durability - Stiff and dense and resists wear. Has high shock resistance. It is less durable than white oak.

White Oak

  • Appearance
  • Color - Heartwood is light brown. Some boards may have a slight pinkish tint or a slight grayish cast. Sapwood is white to cream.
  • Grain - Open. It has longer rays than red oak.
  • Variations within Species and Grades - Significant variation in color and grain texture, however not as distinct as in red oak.
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 1360
  • Dimensional Stability - Average
  • Durability - More durable than red oak. Protected from fungi and insects by the tannic acid in the wood.

Maple

  • Appearance
  • Color - Heartwood is creamy white to light reddish brown. Sapwood is pale to creamy white.
  • Grain - Closed, subdued grain with medium figuring and uniform texture.
  • Variations within Species and Grades - Black maple is hard. Other species are classified as soft.
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 1450
  • Dimensional Stability - Average
  • Durability - Dense, strong, tough, stiff, and excellent shock resistance

Cypress

  • Appearance
  • Color - Light yellow to light brown
  • Grain - Straight, tight grain
  • Variations within Species and Grades -
  • Properties
  • Hardness - 510
  • Dimensional Stability -
  • Durability - Good

Mahogany

  • Appearance
  • Color - Dark reddish brown
  • Grain - Striped figuring in quartersawn selections. Its texture is fine and even.
  • Variations within Species and Grades - Moderate color variation
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 2200
  • Dimensional Stability - Above average
  • Durability - Excellent

Brazilian Cherry

  • Appearance
  • Color - Sapwood is gray-white. Heartwood is salmon red to orange-brown when fresh. It becomes russet or reddish brown when seasoned. It is often marked with dark streaks.
  • Grain - Mostly interlocked. Medium to rather coarse texture.
  • Variations within Species and Grades - Moderate to high color variation
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 2350
  • Dimensional Stability - Average
  • Durability - Dense and very strong

Cumuru

  • Appearance
  • Color - Light brown or yellow-brown after exposure
  • Grain - Fine texture, interlocked, waxy or oily feel
  • Variations within Species and Grades - Dramatic shading that mellows as the floor matures
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 3540
  • Dimensional Stability - Average
  • Durability - Good

Ipe

  • Appearance
  • Color -Varies from light yellowish tan with green overtones to almost blackish brown. Color will darken over time to medium to dark brown.
  • Grain - Fine to medium, straight to very irregular.
  • Variations within Species and Grades -
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 3680
  • Dimensional Stability - Average
  • Durability - Very durable

Teak

  • Appearance
  • Color - Heartwood varies from yellow-brown to dark golden brown. If exposed to sunlight it will turn a rich brown. Sapwood is a lighter cream color.
  • Grain - Straight. Coarse with uneven texture.
  • Variations within Color and Grades - Moderate to high color variation
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) - 1000
  • Dimensional Stability - Excellent
  • Durability - Similar to American oak

Spanish Cedar

  • Appearance
  • Color - Pinkish to reddish brown
  • Grain - Straight, tight grain
  • Variations within Species and Grades -
  • Properties
  • Hardness (Janka) -
  • Dimensional Stability -
  • Durability - Fair