Hardwood Lumber

Alder

alder

Character

Alder is the most abundant hardwood in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, and is a commercially important lumber

Color

Alder tends to be a light tan to reddish brown; color darkens and reddens with age. There is no visible distinction between heartwood and sapwood.

Usage

Furniture, Cabinetry, Millwork, Musical Instruments

We typically offer Alder in the following sizes:

Sub-species Grade Cut Features 3/4 4/4 5/4 6/4 7/4 8/4 10/4 12/4 16/4
Rustic
Superiors

Alder can be prepared for you with the following:

S2S / S4S Glue Up for Tables/Blocks
Straight Line / Gang Ripped Sand / Surfacing
Custom Moulding / Trim Radius Moulding
Flooring Stair Treads

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