What Hewn Offers: A Breakdown of its Prefinished Wood Species
Learn more about what each species of wood has to offer.
All these materials are ready to be colored and textured by Hewn to meet your project preferences (within the constraints relating to each species). The photos below represent only a small sample of the finishing texture & color possibilities. Get in touch with your rep to discuss your project!
Clear/Vertical Grain: Ranked by price, low to high
Red Grandis
Comes from plantation-raised Eucalyptus grandis tree
Known for durability and versatility
Fine, uniform grain with a smooth texture
Highly durable and resistant to decay, making it suitable for interiors and exterior on soffits only. (Not for exterior vertical walls)
Machines well, glues easily, and nicely takes finishes and stains.
Eco-friendly alternative to tropical hardwoods as harvesting is done legally and responsibly.
Abodo
Thermally-modified Radiata pine; a brand- Made from FSC®-certified or PEFC™-certified softwoods, always sourced from renewable plantations.
Designed to be environmentally friendly; a strong focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable forestry
Beautiful dark color, semi rift grain, knotless. Can be left uncoated or can be stained/painted
Ayous
Tropical, West/Central Africa sourced
Thermally modified
Certified as meeting the ISO14001 certification
Clear, vertical grain. Dense grain structure. Ribbony grain similar to Sapele and Mahogany
Lightweight but strong, making it easier to handle & install
Accoya®
Fast-growing radiata Pine from New Zealand. Dually modified via acetylation (a bio-liquid that expands cell walls, that gives you that hardwood performance).
Exceptional durability, dimensional stability
Is sustainable, has long lifespan (and good warranty), is versatile (can be machined, stained/painted, or left untreated).
Wears to silver-grey over time if left unfinished
Flat cut material which shows a wide grain structure/cathedrals. This can be limited when a clear product is desired. Associated w/ “clear” with vertical grain structure
The acetylation process (basically, vinegar) locks in carbon, making it a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods and chemically-treated timber.
Accoya® has 50 yr warranty when used as siding/trim above ground. 25 yr warranty when used at or below ground level.
Western Red Cedar – C & Better grade:
Comes from high-grade, cedar stock of mixed grain
Has no (or very minimal) knots
Naturally decay- and insect-resistant
TM Hemlock
Western Hemlock wood that has been enhanced using a high-heat, low-oxygen process
Modification improves performance, dimensionally stability and aesthetics
Rich, chocolatey brown throughout — looks similar to tropical hardwoods
Cedar CVG – A & Better grade:
Considered one of the highest-quality clear grades available, coming from premium WRC stock
Virtually flawless, fine-grained wood, knotless, with exceptional, uniform appearance
Naturally decay- and insect-resistant
Top tier pricepoint
Kebony Clear
A brand from Europe, made from Scotts pine or Radiata pine.
Undergoes a bio-based modification process using Furfuryl alcohol (a non-toxic liquid derived from plant matter like corncobs or sugarcane waste)
Once impregnated, is heated up to cure the newly modified cells in the wood
Changes color to silver/grey over time if left natural
Takes finish nicely
Highest Price point for clear wood
Great warranty
Rustic / Knotty Grade: Ranked by price, low to high
Northwest Spruce
Clean grain, light color, smooth texture
Pale yellowish-white to light brown; takes stain or paint well
Readily available in many regions
Suitable for interior ceilings/paneling and exterior on soffits only when treated. (Not suitable for exterior, vertical walls)
Low durability when not treated with a coating (stain, paint or preservatives). Protect on all sides
Western Red Cedar – Select Tight Knot (STK)
knots as a design element, but only sound, tight, and well-distributed ones
A balance between natural character and structural integrity
Slightly more movement (shrinkage/expansion) due to knots and grain variation
Naturally decay- and insect-resistant
Good price point
Thermally Modified Spruce
Clean grain, smooth texture. Treated with high heat and steam in a low-oxygen environment to increase stability & rot / insect resistance.
A more refined appearance post-treatment. Wood tones are warm.
Readily available in many local regions as a fast growing softwood
Kebony Character
Knotty texture gives a rustic feel at a value-conscious price
Rich brown color to begin with, but lightens and eventually silvers to grey when left natural
Kebony character goes through the same modification process and comes with the same 30-year warranty as Kebony Clear
Raw ends (after cut to length) should be treated with a wood preservative
