{"id":9463,"date":"2026-05-22T20:29:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T20:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.michelena.ca\/essences-de-bois-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:19:00","slug":"wood-species","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.michelena.ca\/en\/wood-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood Species"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/builder.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9463","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"cube_page_builder":[{"acf_fc_layout":"cube_1","slides":[{"content":{"has_caption":false,"caption":"","has_title":false,"title":"","has_body":false,"body":"","has_footer":false,"button_group":[{"link":"","variant":"0"}]},"figure":{"provider":"local-image","source_vimeo":"","source_youtube":"","source_local_video":null,"source_local_image":57,"source_lottie":""}}],"hero":{"content":{"blox_image":null,"has_caption":true,"caption":"Guide to species we work with","has_title":true,"title":"The wood species worked by MICHELENA","has_body":true,"body":"Eight noble species in the catalog, with exotic species available on request. 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The choice depends on the project context, the style and the expected performance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img class=\"es-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.michelena.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1032-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Samples of the wood species worked by MICHELENA\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><div class=\"es-grid\"><div class=\"es-item\"><h3>White oak<\/h3><p>Very hard, stable, pronounced grain, excellent moisture resistance. Interior and exterior.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"es-item\"><h3>Red oak<\/h3><p>Hard, more open grain, warm rosy tone. Favored indoors.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"es-item\"><h3>Sapele mahogany<\/h3><p>Stable, regular grain, deep red-brown tone. Exterior and custom work.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"es-item\"><h3>Maple<\/h3><p>Hard, fine grain, light and even tone. Modern interiors.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"es-item\"><h3>Birch<\/h3><p>Dense, fine grain, pale tone. Cabinetry and clean interior doors.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"es-item\"><h3>Cherry<\/h3><p>Fine grain, warm tone that darkens over time. Intimate atmospheres.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"es-item\"><h3>Black walnut<\/h3><p>Rich grain, deep dark-brown tone. High-end cabinetry.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"es-item\"><h3>Poplar<\/h3><p>Soft, regular grain, light tone, often painted.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"es-cta\"><div class=\"button_group\"><a class=\"button\" data-variant=\"primary\" data-size=\"medium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michelena.ca\/en\/portfolio\/\"><span>See our doors in the portfolio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>","embed_tag":"0","var_type":"0","var_align":"0","var_border_color":"","opt_anchor":"","opt_caption_tag":"","opt_title_tag":"","opt_theme":"0","opt_text_color":"","opt_background_color":"#f4f4f3","opt_border":false,"opt_space_top":"","opt_space_bottom":"","opt_background_image":null,"opt_background_overlay":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"cube_9","has_caption":true,"caption":"How to choose","has_title":true,"title":"Selection criteria by project type","has_body":true,"body":"The species choice depends on four factors: location (interior or exterior), architectural style, required level of durability, and the visual rendering sought.","has_footer":false,"button_group":[{"link":"","variant":"0"}],"item":[{"has_title":true,"title":"Interior or exterior: recommended species","has_body":true,"body":"Exterior doors: white oak and sapele mahogany only. No other species in the catalog is offered for exterior use, as their resistance to humidity and freeze-thaw cycles does not meet MICHELENA's durability standards. Interior doors: all eight catalog species are available. The choice is aesthetic and driven by consistency with the rest of the home. Custom millwork (kitchens, offices, walk-in closets, tables, wall paneling): the same eight species, depending on the desired look.","has_footer":true,"button_group":[{"link":{"title":"Contact the technical team","url":"https:\/\/www.michelena.ca\/en\/contact\/","target":""},"variant":"0"}]}],"figure":{"provider":"local-image","src_local_image":11585,"src_local_video":null,"src_vimeo":"","src_youtube":"","src_google_drive":"","src_lottie":""},"var_type":"0","var_align":"0","var_item_align":"1","var_item_reverse":true,"opt_anchor":"","opt_caption_tag":"","opt_title_tag":"","opt_theme":"0","opt_text_color":"","opt_background_color":"","opt_border":false,"opt_space_top":"","opt_space_bottom":"","opt_background_image":"","opt_background_overlay":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"cube_16","has_caption":true,"caption":"Catalog summary","has_title":true,"title":"Quick recap","has_body":true,"body":"The eight species worked by MICHELENA, their characteristics and uses, at a glance.","has_footer":false,"button_group":[{"link":"","variant":"0"}],"list":[{"list_item":"Exterior: white oak and sapele mahogany only, no exceptions"},{"list_item":"Interior and custom: white oak, red oak, sapele mahogany, maple, birch, cherry, black walnut, poplar"},{"list_item":"Exotic species available on request for specific projects"},{"list_item":"Samples of species and finishes provided before validation"},{"list_item":"Standard thicknesses - from 1\u00be inch to 5 inches for doors"},{"list_item":"Finishes available - matte varnish, satin, natural, custom stain, or paint"}],"var_type":"0","var_list_size":"0","var_background_image":null,"opt_anchor":"","opt_caption_tag":"","opt_title_tag":"","opt_theme":"0","opt_text_color":"","opt_background_color":"#f4f4f3","opt_border":false,"opt_space_top":"","opt_space_bottom":"","opt_background_image":"","opt_background_overlay":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"cube_20","has_caption":true,"caption":"Questions about species","has_title":true,"title":"Frequently asked questions about wood selection","has_body":true,"body":"A species is not just a wood color; it determines climate resistance, ability to be stained, insulation and availability. 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