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About Wood

We use a variety of different wood species depending on the natural characteristics of the timber and customer's personal preference. Some species are very durable, others have a finer grain and can be machined more accurately. Some are decorative in appearance and others can be plain.

We would be delighted to help you choose the wood that best suits you. Listed below are wood species with colours ranging from pale cream to dark brown. These are typical of the species shown but always remember that, as a natural material, there will often be variations.

Ash, American White
Creamy white to light brown with a pronounced grain similar to oak. Used for interior joinery, shopfitting and furniture.
European Oak
Light tan to biscuit coloured and usually straight grained. A very durable hardwood which is suitable for interior and exterior joinery, shopfitting and furniture.
Pine/Redwood
Pale, reddish brown wood, the best grades are used for furniture, joinery and turning. Requires preservative and protective coating if used externally.
Cherry, American
Rich red to reddish brown, it has a fine, straight, close grain with narrow brown pith flecks and small gum pockets. It is suitable for furniture, cabinetmaking and high-class joinery.
Utile
Mid to dark red in colour, utile is suitable for interior and exterior joinery.
Black Walnut, American
Rich dark brown to purplish black suitable for high quality interior joinery and furniture.

All the woods we use are seasoned correctly. However, being a natural product, timber will develop in colour. Some will lighten while others darken. We will, of course, advise you of this when you come to choose your design and any particular stain.

Our Customers say...

CASEMENT WINDOWS IN A BUILDING CONVERSION -

The quality of the finish is far in excess of our expectations and the fitting process could not have been smoother.

Mr. Michael Heap, Hartfield, East Sussex
HARDWOOD GATES - March 2011 -

Once again, it was a pleasure to have your staff at our house and we are delighted with the end result.

Mr. Jim Tame, Hove, East Sussex
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS -

Thanks again - the new windows look great, and are perfectly in keeping with the age of the building. I would have no hesitation in recommending Parsons in the future - in fact, I already have!

Mr. James Fulforth, Buxted, Sussex
CUSTOM-MADE OAK CUPBOARD DOORS -

I would like to express my thanks to Phil, Luke and Jake for the excellent work they have completed here and to Trevor for his detailed plans before the job started.

Mr. Jim Tame, Hove, East Sussex
TIMBER ROOFLIGHT -

I appreciated the time you took with me on the occasion I visited your shop and feel that the service you provided was very professional.

Mr. Tony Wilks, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire
BESPOKE WINDOW USING ORIGINAL GLASS -

We were very pleased with the efficiency of your staff, especially with regard to the tricky job of successfully removing the 76 year old stained glass windowpanes....

Mrs. Averil Garritt, Two Chimneys, Lewes, Sussex - December 2011
OAK LEADED LIGHT CASEMENT WINDOWS -

We would like to praise the excellent work carried out at Heart's Delight by Phil and Jake. Their work was first rate and they carried it out expertly and tidily, we are very grateful.

Mr. and Mrs. Green, Kent
FITTED WARDROBES -

Thank you so much for the wonderful design and manufacture of this furniture. I was also very impressed with the installers who worked so hard and were so respectful of our home.

Mrs. E. Wadee, Tunbridge Wells
CUSTOM MADE DOORS TO MATCH PERIOD FEATURES -

I am extremely pleased with the workmanship and quality of my doors and have had many compliments from friends and neighbours. Thank you for doing such a great job.

Mrs. Arlene Toth, Eastbourne, Sussex
WOODEN CURVED FRONT DOOR AND FRAME -

The goods are built to an excellent standard, the dialogue during the design and construction was most helpful and your fitters provided a very high standard of workmanship.

Mr. Graham Reeve, Kenley, Surrey
REPLACEMENT TRADITIONAL SLIDING SASH WINDOWS IN A VICTORIAN VILLA -

We are very pleased with the windows which look terrific and the quality is great. Your installers were helpful and productive.

Mr. and Mrs. Sparey, Hastings, Sussex

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