American beech lumber for sale. Beech wood has good workability and is commonly used for inexpensive furniture flooring lumber and veneer among other things. American beech is sometimes underrated and under appreciated. Another characteristic of beech lumber is that beech has small pores which allow for a fine finish to be achieved. Reddish brown heartwood with thin white sapwood and straight grained pattern.
Beech lumber is regularly sold as rough cut boards. A hard strong close grained wood that is easy to paint stain or bleach. The grain is straight with a fine even texture. It is often considered as a good alternative for hard maple woods.
Which may be due to its somewhat bland appearance. Beech bark disease is currently invading the menominee forest and higher harvest volumes are expected as the disease incidence becomes more severe in the near future. Beech fagus grandifolia is a medium to large size tree that originated in north americabeech wood has sapwood with a pale brown color and heartwood with adark brown to reddish brown tint. While beech species grow in every hemisphere the one youll find in north america is american beech fagus grandifolia.
Beech can be bent very well using steam and is often stained and finished to match other hardwoods. Woodworkers source started in 1978 to provide the finest hardwood lumber to all types of woodworkers from beginners getting started with the craft to long time professionals. In lower elevations beech often grows in pure stands with trees to 120 in height and 4 in diameter. Beech wood is primarily reddish brown in color and slightly coarse with conspicuous rays and tiny pores.
While the wood only rates fair for nailing and screwing due to potential for splitting it holds nails well once installed. It doesnt matter what your skills are we aim to provide friendly service and advice. Weight is about 46lbs per cu. Beech it the primary wood used to make clothes pins.