DISCLAIMER: Timber is a natural product and may differ from the sample seen in colour and figure. Certain species of timber will contain a small percentage of sap and knots in line with international grading standards.
Standards that are supported:
Lengths
Heat treatment: Steaming light 10-12 hours, uniform color. Drying: KD, KD 10-14% Markings: timber is packed with one length in the bundle and can have markings at customer request.
Species: European Beech
Scientific Name: Fagus sylvatica
Distribution: Europe
Janka Hardness: 1,450 lbf (6,460 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 15,970 lbf/in2 (110.1 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 2,075,000 lbf/in2 (14.31 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 8,270 lbf/in2 (57.0 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 5.7%, Tangential: 11.6%, Volumetric: 17.3%, T/R Ratio: 2.0
Common Uses:
Lumber, veneer, flooring, boatbuilding, furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments (piano pinblocks), plywood, and turned objects.
Comments:
Beech is an important and widely-used hardwood in Europe. Its hardness, wear-resistance, strength, and excellent bending capabilities—coupled with its low price—make this hardwood a mainstay for many European woodworkers.
Note: We export round logs as well, cut to different lengths as per customer request. Please contact us to buy White oak round logs