The reason is simple, particle board has high holding power for fastening strips whereas MDF board splits when nailed on the side. Pre-routed forms are a great time saver allowing you to start applying strips within one day.
Mahogany is available to match mahogany gunwales.
Other species are available upon request. These are preferred by some of our customers for their ease in handling severe curves with minimal sanding. For more info on strips see our Classic Strip section. We include 4 highlight strips in the opposite cedar species for accenting colours. Highlight strips in other species are available upon request.