Hardware
The right hardware is what makes cabinetry, casework, and decking feel truly built. As a proud distributor of King Slide® drawer slides, Mason’s Mill & Lumber pairs precision-milled lumber with the slides, hinges, fasteners, and finishing hardware that carpenters, cabinet shops, and builders rely on every day.
Hardware & Fasteners
Cabinetry and decking projects live or die by the small parts. A drawer that racks, a hinge that sags, a fastener that backs out — those details undo months of design and craftsmanship in a single season.
At Mason’s Mill & Lumber, we stock hardware the way we stock lumber: chosen for performance, matched to the job, and backed by people who know how it installs. From European-engineered Blum® hinges and undermount slides to King Slide® drawer systems and value-tier CGS options, we help you specify the right hardware for the cabinet, the drawer weight, and the budget in front of you.
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Thermac Ash Dark Roast — Cutek Extreme Clear Finish
Product Description
Thermac Ash Dark Roast is a thermally modified White Ash produced by Bingaman & Son Lumber from responsibly managed Appalachian and Pennsylvania forests. Like all Thermac products, the wood is transformed through a chemical-free process using only heat and steam — no chemicals, plastics, or additives — sustained in an oxygen-deprived kiln for 14–16 hours. The "Dark Roast" designation refers to a higher peak modification temperature, driving the wood to a deep, rich chocolate-brown tone that runs consistently through the entire board — not just on the surface. Because the color is a product of molecular caramelization rather than pigment or stain, the color cannot chip, scratch off, or reveal a lighter tone underneath: whenever the board is milled, cut, sanded, or worn, the same dark brown color remains.
The deeper thermal modification also pushes performance to its peak. Independent testing per EN 350 rates thermally modified ash at Durability Class 1 ("very durable"), on par with tropical hardwoods like teak and ipe, with an expected exterior service life of 25+ years when properly maintained. The high-temperature process breaks down the sugars and hemicellulose that fungi and insects feed on, and dramatically reduces the wood's ability to absorb moisture — cutting water absorption by 60–70% and dropping equilibrium moisture content to just 4–6% (versus 18–22% for untreated ash). This translates to radial and tangential movement under 1%, virtually eliminating the cupping, warping, and seam-opening that plague untreated ash in exterior use.
Each board is finished with Cutek Extreme Clear, a penetrating oil engineered to stabilize exterior wood from the inside out. Rather than forming a surface film like paint or varnish, Cutek carries its oils deep into the wood fibers, where they work continuously to slow moisture movement — the primary driver of cupping, checking, and end-splitting. Because the finish penetrates rather than coats, it cannot peel or flake, and maintenance requires no sanding or stripping — just clean the surface and reapply when it looks dry. The clear formulation adds no pigment, allowing the Dark Roast's deep chocolate-brown tone to show through initially before gradually silvering to a soft gray patina if left unmaintained with a colortone.
Ideal for high-end architectural siding, cladding, soffits, porch ceilings, feature walls, decking, and covered outdoor living spaces where a rich, dramatic dark-wood aesthetic is desired — offering the look of exotic tropical hardwoods with the sustainability of a domestic species.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Species | White Ash (Fraxinus americana) — thermally modified |
| Product Line | Thermac by Bingaman & Son Lumber |
| Modification Level | Dark Roast — higher-temperature thermal modification for deeper color and maximum durability |
| Origin | Appalachian / Pennsylvania hardwood, USA |
| Modification Process | Heat and steam only, no chemicals; oxygen-deprived kiln for 14–16 hours at ~400°F |
| Finish | Cutek Extreme Clear (penetrating oil) |
| Finish Type | Oil-based, non-film-forming |
| Color | Deep, rich chocolate brown; consistent through full board thickness (not a surface stain) |
| Weathering | Silvers to gray patina over time if not maintained with colortone |
| Durability Class | Class 1 ("very durable") per EN 350 |
| Janka Hardness | ~820–1,325 lbf |
| Dimensional Stability | Radial shrinkage ~0.1–1.0%; tangential ~0.4–1.0% — significantly improved vs. untreated ash |
| Density | ~554 kg/m³ post-modification (roughly 12–20% lighter than untreated ash) |
| Equilibrium Moisture Content | ~4–6% (vs. 18–22% for untreated ash) |
| Water Absorption | Reduced 60–70% vs. untreated ash |
| Service Life | 25+ years in exterior applications with proper maintenance |
| Fire Rating | Class B/C flame spread achievable (ASTM E84) |
| Applications | Exterior siding, cladding, soffits, porch ceilings, feature walls, decking, trim, high-end architectural millwork |
| Fixings | Stainless steel recommended; pre-drilling advised near board ends |
| Maintenance | Clean and re-oil with Cutek Extreme as needed — no sanding or stripping required |
| Sustainability | Domestic hardwood from sustainably managed forests; chemical-free modification; sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods |
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What You'll Find on the Shelf
A working hardware inventory for cabinetry, casework, and decking:
European engineering, integrated Blumotion soft close, and retrofit-friendly clip-top mounting for face-frame and frameless cabinets.
Mason’s Mill is the exclusive distributor, giving shops direct access to a full-extension, heavy-duty slide line without the wholesale runaround.
Extreme Wood Protection Oil, Colortone pre-mixed stains, Wood Reviver, Stripper, Quickclean, and the CUTEK® Deck Brush to pair with any exterior wood package.
dependable, cost-effective hardware for production cabinetry and remodel work, with a limited lifetime warranty.
Decking Tools & Fasteners
Including the BoWrench® deck tool and the Deckwise® 3-in-1 Drill & Drive kit for pre-drilling, countersinking, and driving in a single pass.
Hardware That PairsWith the Wood
We built our hardware program around the projects we already mill for. That means the slides, hinges, and screws on our shelf are the same ones we recommend when we’re quoting your Thermory® deck, your Accoya® rainscreen, or a run of custom cabinetry from the M3 Custom Millwork Shop.
Ask your Mason’s Mill contact to bundle hardware and finish into the quote — one call, one delivery, one invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Blum® is Austrian-engineered hardware known for integrated Blumotion soft close, clip-top hinge mounting, and precise undermount slides — the go-to for high-end frameless and face-frame cabinetry. King Slide® is our heavy-duty, full-extension slide line, well-suited to production cabinet shops and drawers that carry real weight. CGS delivers dependable hinges, slides, and hinge plates at a value price point with a limited lifetime warranty — ideal for remodel work and production runs where budget matters. If you're not sure which fits your project, send us the drawer specs and we'll help you choose.
Both. Alongside our cabinetry hardware, we carry decking-specific tools and fasteners including the BoWrench® deck board straightening tool and the Deckwise® 3-in-1 Drill & Drive system for pre-drilling, countersinking, and driving in one pass. If you're building a Thermory®, Accoya®, or Ipe deck through us, we can bundle the fasteners and finish into the same quote.
Yes. We stock the full CUTEK® system — Extreme Wood Protection Oil, Colortone pre-mixed stains, Wood Reviver, Stripper, Quickclean, and the CUTEK® Deck Brush — so you can pair your hardware, decking, and finish on one invoice with one delivery.
Both. We work with architects, builders, cabinet shops, and contractors on trade terms, and we're also open to homeowners buying for their own projects. Trade accounts get pricing tiers and dedicated contact support — reach out if you'd like to set one up.
Yes. Many of our hardware items and finishes are available as samples, and our showroom in Houston has installed examples of Blum® hinges, King Slide® slides, and CUTEK® finish colors so you can handle the hardware and see the finish before you order.
Yes. Blum® Blumotion soft close is integrated across their hinge and undermount slide lines, and we stock soft-close options in the King Slide® and CGS lines as well. Let us know your cabinet style (frameless vs. face-frame), overlay, and drawer weight and we'll spec the right part number.
Tell us what you're looking for. Between our Blum®, King Slide®, CGS, BoWrench®, Deckwise®, and CUTEK® supplier relationships — plus the sourcing network we lean on for reclaimed and specialty materials — there's a good chance we can bring it in for your project.
Yes, and we recommend it. Bundling hardware and finish into your lumber quote means one point of contact, one delivery, and one invoice — the same way we already handle Thermory® deck packages and M3 Custom Millwork Shop projects.
Use the Request a Quote button on this page, call your Mason's Mill contact, or stop by the yard. Include the brand and part number if you have it, or just describe the project (drawer count, cabinet style, deck size) and we'll do the spec work.