Natural facts about Aspen wood We use only hand-selected standing dead trees. Aspen has a variety of shapes and curves, nature's art. Aspen grows primarily in the Rocky Mountains between 6000-8000 feet. Surface patterns on the wood are created by insect's zigzag crawling, elk antler markings, as well as, wear from natural elements. Aspen has very unique wood grain patterns. These are revealed each time we cut into it. Aspen provide a variety of colors from the most common tan to burnt orange, burnt red, dark browns, grays, and even black. These colors become even more prevalent as we start the finish process. Natural facts about Lodgepole Pine Lodgepole pine grows primarily in the Rocky Mountains between 5000-10,000 feet. We use only hand-selected standing dead trees. Lodgepole pine is much straighter with gentle curves, which give a more western, pioneer appeal. The colors of Lodgepole pine vary from very light yellow, almost white, to deeper yellows, tans, and some unique unexpected colors. Lodgepole pine will yellow and deepen in color when exposed to direct sunlight. We also use some rough cut slab wood from the local timber mill. It is primarily pine, cedar, or Douglas fir. It is shaped with a draw knife into a desirable piece. We try to leave some of the markings from the saw blades in the wood, which add a rustic look. We also use rough sawn weathered wood to create a reclaimed barn wood look. It really gives the furniture a unique appearance as though it may have been built generations earlier. All our woods are sanded to a smooth exquisite feel before the finish process is started. Log Furniture All rustic log furniture is subject to the natural process of checking. This process adds to the natural beauty and character of this fine furniture. Checking happens as wood releases moisture, and normally occurs across or through the annual growth rings. Checking is one of the special characteristics of log furniture, and does not affect the structural performance or integrity of the wood.