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Washington Hardwoods
also uses our DuraStraight™ technology in manufacturing
residential jambs. We have succeeded in producing
a high-quality jamb that has true wood warmth and
never looks mass-produced. We offer numerous species
and sizes in our products, as well as a wide range
of stain and finish options.
Advantages
of the DuraStraight™
Engineered Jambs
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*Durability
DuraStraight™ products
are more durable, stable and straight than solids. Solid
hardwood has the tendency to react to environmental
conditions by cupping, warping, or twisting. DuraStraight™
is less susceptible to these conditions due to the combination
of selected engineered components. An added feature
is the thin-cut lumber technology, rather than veneers,
used in our jambs which allows full-face sanding and
refinishing for complete remodeling projects in the
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* Beauty
The beauty of our DuraStraight™
product must be seen to be appreciated. (click
to go to gallery) Utilizing only premium-grade lumber
for thin cut lumber faces and edges Washington Hardwoods
can provide an engineered solution for nearly any solid
hardwood application. Our premium-grade products actually
possess a higher visual grade than solid wood due to
the natural defect characteristics found in wood. These
natural defects are eliminated during our lumber grading
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* Ease of use
Solid hardwood materials
can be difficult to work with due to their very nature.
DuraStraight™ products utilize laminating technology
to attach our thin-cut lumber and edges to a much softer,
but more stable composite core, resulting in an engineered
product that is easier to nail, staple, cut or screw
during the installation processes. DuraStraight™
products are straighter and less susceptible to the
natural twisting, cupping and warping characteristics
of solid wood. DuraStraight™ products are a superior
product to work with when compared to most solid products.
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* Environmentally
conscious
In a climate of deforestation
the availability of high quality hardwood lumber is
diminishing. As the supply and quality of hardwood lumber
products decline, engineered products offer a creative
solution to the continuing demand for hardwood . Only
on rare occasions will solid hardwood materials be required
without an engineered solution or alternative. Utilizing
engineered components such as the DuraStraight™
product-line is a responsible method of managing our
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* Variety of Species
and Sizes
Washington Hardwoods stocks
residential frames in Oak, Maple, Cherry, Mahogany,
VG Fir and Alder. These species are stocked in standard
4-9/16 and 4-13/16 jamb sizes. Other hardwood species
and custom sizes can be supplied upon request. |
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