PROPERLY DRIED
Proper drying of wood is critical to the manufacturing process and the performance of the end product.

Benefit: Wood dried to the required moisture content eliminates the shrinkage problem as well as providing excellent finish after the wood is milled.

STRAIGHT-LINE RIPPED
At Aitkin Hardwoods, all of the lumber is straightened prior to milling. In the dry kiln, all lumber gets crooked to some extent. We have a special saw that can feed a crooked board in a straight line, allowing the saw blade to put a straight edge on the board.

Benefit: No more trying to straighten crooked lumber on the wall. No more allowances for crook or sweep. Less waste and less labor.

EXCELLENT MACHINING
Consistent milling is extremely important so as that the product can be purchased with confidence knowing it will always fit together.

Benefit: High quality milling means a better finish, ease of application, and savings in labor.

CONSISTENT SIZING
This feature gains in importance with each added profile and product. When making mouldings, they must be of the same size and shape every time. Our sizing is the same every time.

Benefit: The paneling products and mouldings always fit together saving time, frustration, and labor costs.

SOLID WOODS
Aitkin Hardwoods provides "solid woods - solid quality". In this day of composite manufacturing, what you see is not necessarily what you get. The products we manufacture are intended to provide you with the same old-fashioned quality found in the majestic homes over two centuries old and still providing high quality living space.

Benefit: Oftentimes this quality can be enjoyed for less cost than the composite or synthetic product and for a much longer time.

LARGE VOLUMES IN STOCK
Our paneling is stocked in semi-load quantities.

Benefit: Immediate availability. Moulding profiles available in companion species.