Wisconsin-based company Weather Shield Windows and Doors has been installing customized windows and doors for Medford-area residents since 1955. A family-owned business, Weather Shield Windows and Doors offers its customers a comprehensive menu of products and services.
Whether replacing or installing new windows and doors, one part of the process is choosing a wood that most complements the home and is pleasing to the homeowner. Wood styles come in many variations, which are determined by color, grain, and character marks.
Wood comes in a variation of colors that are enhanced by stain and finishes. For example, common woods such as red oak, pine, and vertical grain fir are typically improved using one of the above methods to create a door or window with a deep, rich color.
Grain and character marks distinguish some wood from others and can add style to the living space. For example, resin canals (in pine) make the wood appear and feel as if it has very small grooves. Another type of flaw that might occur is grain variations, which appear as wavy stretch marks. Then, character marks are typically found in cherry wood, such as very small dark striations along the wood.
Other factors to keep in mind when choosing wood for doors or windows include environmental factors and age. Environmental factors, such as exterior and interior lighting, humidity, and even tobacco smoke can influence the appearance of the wood. Some woods, such as cherry, can also naturally darken over time. Ultimately, aging and the factors that influence it are not protected by finishes or stains, but it might be more apparent in woods treated with light or clear stains.
In addition, homeowners should keep a few other considerations in mind when choosing a wood. Some woods will have natural flaws like knots, grain variations, and pin holes that may show through stains. Avoid wood with solid knots, closed pitch pockets, and heavy checks if seen from a distance of four feet.
Whether replacing or installing new windows and doors, one part of the process is choosing a wood that most complements the home and is pleasing to the homeowner. Wood styles come in many variations, which are determined by color, grain, and character marks.
Wood comes in a variation of colors that are enhanced by stain and finishes. For example, common woods such as red oak, pine, and vertical grain fir are typically improved using one of the above methods to create a door or window with a deep, rich color.
Grain and character marks distinguish some wood from others and can add style to the living space. For example, resin canals (in pine) make the wood appear and feel as if it has very small grooves. Another type of flaw that might occur is grain variations, which appear as wavy stretch marks. Then, character marks are typically found in cherry wood, such as very small dark striations along the wood.
Other factors to keep in mind when choosing wood for doors or windows include environmental factors and age. Environmental factors, such as exterior and interior lighting, humidity, and even tobacco smoke can influence the appearance of the wood. Some woods, such as cherry, can also naturally darken over time. Ultimately, aging and the factors that influence it are not protected by finishes or stains, but it might be more apparent in woods treated with light or clear stains.
In addition, homeowners should keep a few other considerations in mind when choosing a wood. Some woods will have natural flaws like knots, grain variations, and pin holes that may show through stains. Avoid wood with solid knots, closed pitch pockets, and heavy checks if seen from a distance of four feet.
