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The beauty of wood

The richness of our backboards begins with the wood. Wood comes from the heart of nature-the simplest and most reliable resource. It's natural for wood species in all finishes to show color changes caused by exposer to light, humitity and temperature change. When you choose any wood product expect graining differences and color variations caused by this natural process. It's part of the timeless beauty and warmth of wood. Understanding these variation's will give you an even greater appreciation for the uniqueness our backboard's will bring to your place of game.

 Constructed of a few pieces of wood your backboard is unique and displays natural color variations. The lighter pieces were closer to the bark, and the darker pieces were closer to the center. All are equally strong and enhance the beauty and value of hardwoods.

Growth rings create the unique grain patters in hardwoods. Preparing the wood for use in your backboard brings out these distinct differences.

Trees absorb minerals and other essential elements as they grow and prosper. You may see traces in your backboard. These natural characteristics let you know you are enjoying authentic wood and not an imitation.

All trees grow limbs, which fall to the forest floor as the tree matures. The tree trunk will always have a knot where limbs once were. Parts of the tree, knots and all, may find new life in your backboard. They have absolutley no effect on its durability and structural integrity. These natural markings are proof of the tree's origins and add to its character. 

 


  • Wood species and its characteristics

    Oak-
    Red oak has a prominent open grain ranging in color from white to yellow and reddish brown. Red oak is sometimes streaked with green, yellow or black mineral deposits and may vary from a closely knit grain to a sweeping arch pattern.
     
     Maple-
    Hard maple is a strong close grained predominantly off-white color, although it also contains light hues of yellow brown and pink. Hard maple has small mineral, light tan or reddish-tinged streaks that will darken with stain It is usually straight-grained, but can be wavy or even curly.
     
    Cherry-
    Cherry is an elegant, multicolored hardwood. In its raw state, it has a pinkish-brown hue with occasional shades of whit, green, pink or even gray. Natural or light stains accent these color variations. Small gum pockets, streaks, pin knots and figures are common. Cherry wood will darken or mellow with age. This mellowing occurs naturally, and is a benefit of owning a solid cherry backboard. 
     
    Hickory-
    Hickory is a strong, open grained wood known for flowing grain patterns and dramatic color variations. It often contains random peck, burls and mineral streaks. It is not uncommon to see boards range in color from light to deep brown when finished in light or natural stains. Darker stains will mildly tone these color variations. These characteristics make each hickory backboard unique and the choice of those who love wood.
     
    Birch-
    Natural birch is a medium-density hardwood with a distinct, moderate grain pattern ranging from straight to wavy or curly. The predominant sapwood color is white to creamy yellow, while the heartwood varies from medium or dark brown to reddish brown. This color range makes a distinctive statement in a birch backboard.
     
    White pine-
    White pine is a soft wood with a close, even and uniform grain texture. It is light in weight but very strong. Its color is pale, light yellow with few markings, none of which are very strong. The surface of white pine is smooth and without raised grain. It is a durable wood which holds its shape exceptionally well, showing no warping, swelling, shrinking, checking or splitting.