Thompson Appalachian’s mission is full forest utilization with zero waste. With this goal, we produce a variety of forest products ranging from high-quality grade hardwood lumber for furniture, flooring and millwork packages to high volumes of industrial products for the railroad and packaging industries to biofuel stock for energy markets. Our team is committed to high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery to any marketplace around the world.
Forest Products
Lumber
Thompson Appalachian produces high-quality, green and kiln-dried hardwood lumber in a variety of species, thicknesses, and grades. As an NHLA-certified manufacturer, we are committed to precision manufacturing and handling of our lumber products throughout the process. This ensures consistent performance and optimum yields for our customers.
Our species include Ash, Cherry, Cypress, Hard Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red Oak, Walnut, and White Oak. We specialize in cutting and drying 5/4, 6/4, and 8/4 thickness in all species. Please contact our Sales Team for additional information.
Select a lumber type below to learn more.
Ash
Cherry
Cypress
Hickory
Poplar
Red Oak
White Oak
Walnut
Ash
Ash has nearly white sapwood, and the heartwood ranges from grey-brown to a pale yellow with brown streaks. The wood is usually straight-grained, although different grain patterns can emerge that enhance Ash’s unique beauty. The species has a coarse uniform texture and is relatively lightweight for its strength and high shock resistance. Great for nailing, screwing, and gluing, Ash has excellent flexibility and bending qualities. Ash also takes stain and polishing well.
Thickness:
4/4 – 16/4
Grades:
FAS/1F, 1COMMON, 2COMMON
Sawing Styles:
Plain Sawn, Quarter Sawn,
Rift Sawn
Uses:
Furniture, Doors, Architectural Interiors, Joinery, Moldings, Kitchen Cabinets, Sporting Goods and Turnery
Cherry
Cherry has creamy sapwood and heartwood that ranges from red to reddish brown. Colors darken with exposure to light. The species is of medium density and has uniform straight-grain with some figuring and small gum pockets. It boasts satiny-smooth texture that polishes and stains well. The wood is good for machining and carving and has high shock resistance.
Thickness:
4/4 – 16/4
Grades:
FAS/1F, 1COMMON, 2COMMON
Sawing Styles:
Plain Sawn
Uses:
Furniture, Cabinetry, Moldings, Turnery, Carving, Flooring, Musical Instruments and Boat Interiors
Cypress
Cypress is traditionally grouped and manufactured with hardwood species. The sapwood is nearly white, and the wood is straight grained with medium texture. Overall, Cypress has good gluing, nailing, and finishing properties. It is a popular choice in construction where decay resistance is necessary.
Thickness:
4/4 – 16/4
Grades:
FAS/1F, 1COMMON, 2COMMON
Sawing Styles:
Plain Sawn, Rift Sawn
Uses:
Furniture, Cabinetry, Moldings, Turnery, Carving, Flooring, Musical Instruments and Boat Interiors
Hickory
Need copy
Thickness:
4/4 – 8/4
Grades:
FAS/1F, 1COMMON, 2COMMON
Sawing Styles:
Plain Sawn
Uses:
Furniture, Cabinetry, Moldings, Turnery, Carving, Flooring, Musical Instruments and Boat Interiors
Poplar
Poplar boasts creamy white sapwood, and the heartwood varies in color from pale brown to a deeper olive green. The wood is straight grained with medium to fine texture. Poplar is a durable species with medium density that machines, planes, turns and glues easily. It also holds paint, enamel, and stain exceptionally well.
Thickness:
4/4 – 16/4
Grades:
FAS/1F, 1COMMON, 2COMMON
Sawing Styles:
Plain Sawn
Uses:
Furniture, Doors, Millwork, Moldings, Baskets, Turnery, Interior Trim and Millwork, Cabinetry and Exterior Trim
Red Oak
Red Oak is a mostly straight-grained hard and heavy wood that gets its name because of the color of its autumn leaves. The heartwood ranges from pinkish-reddish brown in color, and sapwood white to light brown. Quarter sawn Red Oak boasts an attractive figure, and rift sawn Red Oak has a distinct pinstripe.
Thickness:
4/4 – 16/4
Grades:
FAS/1F, 1COMMON, 2COMMON
Sawing Styles:
Plain Sawn, Live Sawn, Quarter Sawn, Rift Sawn
Uses:
Flooring, Furniture, Architectural Interiors, Internal Moldings and Cabinetry
White Oak
White Oak is a mostly straight-grained hard and heavy wood. The heartwood is light to dark brown, and the sapwood is lightly colored. It has medium to coarse texture, with long rays. Quarter sawn White Oak has a more prominent figure than Red Oak. Rift sawn White boasts a distinct pinstripe. White Oak is especially popular where strength and durability are required and is one of North America’s leading hardwood species.
Thickness:
4/4 – 16/4
Grades:
FAS/1F, 1COMMON, 2COMMON
Sawing Styles:
Plain Sawn, Live Sawn, Quarter Sawn, Rift Sawn
Uses:
Flooring, Furniture, Exterior Joinery, Architectural Joinery, Moldings, Doors, and Cabinetry
Walnut
Walnut sapwood is creamy white, and the heartwood can vary from light to chocolate or purplish brown. Walnut is typically steamed before kiln drying to darken the color of the sapwood. The wood is generally straight grained with coarse texture and can range from plain to highly figured. Although it is dense, Walnut generally machines and glues without difficulty.
Thickness:
4/4 – 16/4
Grades:
FAS/1F, 1COMMON, 2COMMON
Sawing Styles:
Plain Sawn
Uses:
Furniture, Cabinetry, Moldings, Turnery, Carving, Flooring, Musical Instruments and Boat Interiors
Industrials
As every aspect of the log is manufactured into a product, industrial hardwood products are typically generated from the lower quality cuts of the log. Although not desirable for appearance applications, these cuts are critical components of our construction, energy, and transportation infrastructure. These products include railroad crossties and switch ties, pallet stock, timbers, and cants.
Logs
As a consolidator of regional logs, we have a variety of log species and specifications available for purchase. These include stave, peeler, veneer, or handle logs. Logs can be picked up at the mill or delivery, including export, can be arranged.
Please contact the Procurement Team for additional information.
Bioproducts
Our production yields several by-products that are available for purchase to the public or wholesale distribution. All remaining bioproducts are consumed as biofuels in our onsite boiler which powers our dry kilns.
Hardwood Chips
Hardwood Bark
Hardwood Sawdust