What wood species and finishes does HTS offer?

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The HTS wood range includes:

**Main species:**
- **Beech:** Warm, light-brown colour, calm grain, very durable. In finger-jointed variant, the most affordable wood in the range.
- **Oak:** The classic and most popular wood at HTS. Extremely hard, long-lasting, distinctive grain. Particularly beautiful in the brushed variant.
- **Ash:** Less commonly chosen, but with a striking grain and high elasticity -- ideal for winder staircases.
- **Hevea:** Preferred for **colour-lacquered finishes** (e.g. white stringers), as the wood takes lacquer particularly well.

**Special woods on request:** Acacia, walnut, and other species subject to availability.

**Variants:** Every wood is available as **continuous lamella** (uniform appearance, higher quality) or **finger-jointed** (multiple pieces interlocked and glued, more affordable).

**Finishes:**
- **Clear matt lacquer:** The standard -- easy to maintain and hard-wearing
- **Oiling:** Also available in colours, highlights the natural wood structure
- **Colour lacquering:** Any colour possible, especially on hevea
- **Brushing:** Particularly popular on oak, creates a tactile textured surface