Are you planning to build your dream home or start a major renovation?

In every house planning and renovation, having your dream staircase in your home adds to the grandeur of your dwelling. Amid the different wood species used in constructing a staircase, the top wood species used are poplar, cherry, oak, maple, and alder.

Alder has been used in all types of woodworking. It’s easier to cut and it matures faster than any other hardwood. From cabinets, to furnitures and moldings, alder is indeed an all-purpose hardwood. Alder is known to have white to light-brown sapwood — the softer part of the wood located between the inner bark and heartwood. It’s also known for its straight grain and fine texture for staining easily. An alder wood staircase can easily be treated with decay preventive chemicals; thus, making it perfect for outdoor fixtures.

Alder wood stairs are very well appreciated in the market. As a Sacramento stair builder, we believe that alder is becoming the modern replacement for birch wood. Because of its versatile properties, the market has great reviews for alder wood staircase installations. Unlike birch, which is a heavy wood, alder is a softer hardwood. It can easily be scratched in its raw form; its elastic properties are great for intricate carvings and designs. Moreover, it has an amazing acceptance for stains— a good finisher can even make your alder look like maple wood!

Our Sacramento stair contractor experts can assure that alder is indeed a fine choice in choosing your staircase’s material. Alder machines well, glues well, and bolts well. It’s a medium density material with minor bending strength and impressive shock resistance — definitely perfect for residential fixtures. To top it off, it’s a great substitute for cherry and birch because it’s less expensive.