Our most beloved wood species:
Although Genuine Mahogany and Spanish Cedar are our standard species, we offer any wood species you desire (provided it’s available and meets our quality standards). You can also request split species, and we offer unlimited options of custom finishes and textures.
Our indigenous supply of Honduran Mahogany offers the most value and is prized for its beauty, durability and color. Several species exist under the Swietenia macrophylla genus and are the best known varieties. Commonly referred to as Honduran, Genuine, Big Leaf, or American Mahogany these species grow throughout Central America and Northern South America.
Honduran Mahogany produces natural chemical defenses that make it extremely resistant to insects, moisture and decay and once dried and milled, is very stable and shows little to no movement For these reasons, Honduran Mahogany is the most desired wood species for window and door construction and ranks among the finest cabinetry wood in the world. It’s working characteristics are outstanding for cutting, shaping, turning, and sanding. No other wood has such exceptional grain and working properties as Honduran Mahogany.