Banks Hardwoods supplies a wide range of Northern domestic hardwood species to manufacturers across North America and around the world. Our inventory includes more than 10 million board feet of 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, and 8/4 lumber across a broad mix of species. In addition to traditional grades, we also offer rustic hardwood programs and rift and quarter-sawn lumber for specialized applications.
Northern Red Oak
Northern red oak features a light to medium brown color with a wheat to light pink hue and a prominent grain pattern. It can be a great substitute for White Oak.
Hardness: 1,290 lbf
White Oak
White oak has a light to medium brown color with an olive cast, featuring a straight grain and coarse texture; it’s highly durable and resistant to moisture.
Hardness: 1,360 lbf
Hard Maple
Hard maple is light-colored with a fine, uniform grain, known for its durability and strength. (Both brown and white hard maple shown.)
Hardness: 1,450 lbf
Soft Maple
Soft maple resembles hard maple but is not as hard, with a light color and fine grain. (Both brown and white soft maple shown.)
Hardness: 950 lbf
Cherry
Cherry wood has a rich reddish-brown color that deepens with age, featuring a fine, straight grain and smooth texture.
Hardness: 950 lbf
Walnut
Walnut is known for its rich, dark chocolate color with a straight grain and occasional waves, offering a luxurious appearance.
Hardness: 1,010 lbf
Hickory
Hickory displays a combination of light and dark tones, with a bold, prominent grain, and is one of the hardest American hardwoods.
Hardness: 1,820 lbf
Poplar
Poplar has a light cream to yellowish-brown color, often with green heartwood, and a straight, uniform grain.
Hardness: 540 lbf
Birch
Birch features a light, creamy color with subtle grain patterns and a smooth, even texture. It offers a clean, uniform appearance commonly used in cabinetry and furniture.
Hardness: 1,260 lbf
Eastern White Pine
Eastern white pine has a pale yellow to light brown color with a straight, even grain and a soft texture. It is lightweight and easy to work with, making it popular for millwork, paneling, and mouldings.
Hardness: 380 lbf
Aspen
Aspen is a light-colored hardwood with a fine, uniform texture and minimal grain pattern. It machines easily and is often used in applications where a smooth, paint-grade surface is desired.
Hardness: 420 lbf
Rustic Red Oak
Rustic red oak features the strength and prominent grain of traditional red oak, highlighted by natural knots, mineral streaks, and color variation that add warm, authentic appeal.
Rustic Hard Maple
Rustic hard maple retains the durability and fine grain of hard maple while showcasing natural knots, mineral streaks, and varied color tones for added character.
Rustic White Oak
Rustic white oak offers the durability and coarse grain pattern white oak is known for, along with natural knots and color variation that highlight its natural beauty.
Rustic Cherry
Rustic cherry displays the rich reddish-brown color and smooth grain typical of cherry, accented by natural knots and color variation that enhance its warmth.
Rustic Walnut
Rustic walnut features the deep chocolate tones and straight grain walnut is known for, with natural knots and color variation that emphasize its distinctive look.
Rift Red Oak
Rift red oak features a straight, consistent grain pattern with minimal ray fleck. This cut provides a clean, uniform appearance often used in modern cabinetry, furniture, and architectural millwork.
Quarter-Sawn Red Oak
Quarter-sawn red oak produces a straighter grain pattern than plain-sawn lumber and may display subtle ray fleck. The cut also improves dimensional stability, making it well suited for furniture, cabinetry, and millwork.
Rift White Oak
Rift white oak offers a tight, linear grain with minimal ray fleck, creating a clean and consistent appearance. It is frequently used in high-end cabinetry, furniture, and architectural interiors.
Quarter-Sawn White Oak
Quarter-sawn white oak features a straight grain and the distinctive ray fleck pattern that makes this cut highly recognizable. The sawing method also increases stability, making it a popular choice for furniture, flooring, and architectural millwork.
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