Expert Advice, Articles & Tips for Quality Millwork
In a world of new technologies and conveniences, architects thrive to design buildings and homes that are thrilling and full of imagination and artistry. We no longer build to connect the human to God but more to the humans’ ability to push boundaries. Le Corbusier, also known as Corbu, is one of the most influential […]
Heiho means, the way. The way of the Carpenter. In the classic text of Samurai Sword Strategy, The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, he describes the Carpenter as the greatest strategist of all. Musashi said that the master carpenter was a man who knew where to place the ugly straight woods for support […]
Hardwoods, both domestic and exotic have always been a favorite among stair part purchasers. Generally speaking, the more common species of stair treads in the Portland area are Red Oak, White Oak, American Cherry and Fir. In addition, there are several varieties of hardwood species which are readily available. Among these species the most popular […]
Hardwood: Trees that lose their leaves in the fall. Classifying a wood as hardwood or softwood does not indicate “hardness”. For instance, balsa wood, which is extremely light and soft, is technically a hardwood. Maple, Oak and Cherry are among American hardwoods. Softwood: This wood comes from trees that do not lose their leaves in […]
