Frame Options: (priced low to high)

• Eastern Red Cedar: also called Aromatic Cedar. A soft, stable, decay-resistant wood from North American. Has a less pronounced grain pattern, lots of knots, and wide variation in color from nearly white to dark reddish purple. Lowest cost alternative — rustic look.
• Western Red Cedar: a soft, stable, decay-resistant wood from North American. Has a less pronounced grain pattern and wide variation in color from nearly white to dark reddish brown. Usually available in two grades: STK (select tight knots) and clear (no knots). Prices shown on this site are for STK (call for current market price of clear grade). The traditional choice.
• Koma PVC: waterproof and virtually maintenance free. Can be left in its natural, UV-resistant white color, but also holds paint better than wood. Mid-range cost. [Not recommended for operable/hinged mounting. Available only in the standard 1-inch thickness.]
• Spanish Cedar: a moderately-hard, stable, decay-resistant wood from South American. Has a fine grain pattern and color similar to mahogany. Best value for high-end performance and appearance at a reasonable cost.
• White Oak: a hard, heavy, stable, straight-grained wood from North American. Has a pronounced grain pattern and varies in color from nearly white to dark brown. Mid-range cost — reminiscent of antique furniture.
• Quartersawn White Oak: a variation of White Oak with a distinctive grain pattern created by the method used to saw the logs. Highest cost alternative — favored for Mission-style furniture.
• Reclaimed Wood — the "green" alternative: we offer a variety of reclaimed wood species, including old-growth cypress [note: modern cypress is primarily sap wood which is usuitable for exterior applications] and longleaf pine. This material comes from a variety of sources, including the demolition of old structures and old-growth logs that sank to river bottoms or were buried in the mud during logging. There are no modern sources of wood that match the quality of these old growth timbers. Prices vary with species, grade, and availability — call us at (804) 493-1111 for more information.

Most other wood species are available on request.