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Article: Mix it up
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- Capital (Annapolis)
- Article date:
- October 6, 2006
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Wood is all the same, right? Not so, say window and door experts,
especially when it comes to how wood appears in your home.
Wood comes from trees that grow in a variety of species, such as
fir, pine or alder. Each species has a range of characteristics, like
grain, color and sap content, which contributes to its unique
appearance. If you are planning a home remodel or building a new
home, consider using an assortment of complementary wood species to
create a unique sense of style, richness and warmth.
"Using a variety of wood species in a home is very similar to
selecting colors for a wardrobe," says Shane Meisel, an expert with
JELD-WEN, a leading manufacturer of reliable windows and ...