Classic, strong, and timeless, oak is one of the most trusted and versatile hardwoods in woodworking. We offer premium oak lumber, plywood, and mouldings ideal for furniture, cabinetry, flooring, millwork, and interior accents that require durability and natural beauty. Available in both red oak and white oak, this wood is known for its distinctive grain patterns, excellent strength, and long-lasting performance. Oak machines well, holds detail beautifully, and accepts stain and finishes easily—making it a favourite for both traditional and modern designs. As a proudly Canadian company, Windsor Plywood is committed to providing high-quality, hard-to-find wood species and expert, personalized service. Whether you're building heirloom furniture or upgrading your home’s interior, oak offers the strength, character, and timeless appeal to make your project stand out.
Windsor Plywood carries interior door and window casing in a range of profiles including traditional colonial and ogee patterns, craftsman flat profiles, and contemporary square-edge options. Available in solid pine, finger-jointed pine, poplar, and paint-grade MDF from manufacturers including Alexandria Moulding and Metrie. Both standard widths and wider architectural profiles are available.
Standard residential door casing is 2-1/4 inches wide, which is the most widely stocked profile. Wider casings of 3 inches and 3-1/2 inches are common in craftsman and colonial styling. For taller ceilings and grander interior proportions, 4-inch and wider casings provide better visual scale. Wider casings also require a wider door jamb or applied back band to cover the transition to the wall surface.
Craftsman interiors traditionally use flat, square-edge or slightly beveled casing profiles rather than the curved ogee and colonial profiles of traditional styles. Common craftsman casing widths are 3 inches to 4 inches with a square or slightly eased outer edge. A small bead or step detail on the outer edge is an authentic craftsman detail. Consistent use across all doors and windows in the space defines the style.
Measure the door opening height and width. Add 3 times the opening height (two sides and a head) plus the opening width plus waste — typically 10 to 15 percent. For a standard 80-inch tall, 32-inch wide opening: (80 x 2) + 32 = 192 inches of casing, plus 15 percent for waste and mitre cuts. Purchase length-optimized pieces to minimize joints within each casing run.
The standard reveal — the setback of the casing from the face of the door jamb — is 3/16 inch. This small offset creates a visible shadow line that makes the installation appear deliberate and precise. Mark the reveal line on all four sides of the jamb with a pencil and a small reveal gauge or combination square before cutting and nailing any casing.