Beech, European

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OTHER NAME/S

  • Beech

BOTANICAL NAME

Fagus sylvatica

DESCRIPTION

Heartwood is pale brown, sapwood creamy and not clearly distinguishable. The heat of kiln drying can change the colour of the heartwood to reddish brown. Texture fine and even with grain usually straight.

USAGE

  • Joinery
  • Flooring
  • Cladding
  • Decking
  • Boating

GROWING REGION

Europe, Canada and Eastern Asia.

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HARDNESS

Janka (kN):

6.4

DENSITY

Green Dry (GD) kg/m3:

Air Dry (ADD) kg/m3:

700

DURABILITY

In Ground (IG):

4

Above Ground (AG):

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Please note this is a photo that may not reflect the exact true timber colour, as some species vary in colour tones.

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