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Beech
Beech, also known as Fagus grandifolia, is a hardwood tree native to North America and Europe. The tree can grow up to 40 metres tall, with a straight and cylindrical trunk. The wood is light to medium brown in colour, with a straight and even grain, and a fine and uniform texture.
Beech is a popular choice for a wide range of applications due to its versatility, strength, and workability. It is commonly used for furniture, flooring, cabinetry, millwork, and utensils. The wood is also highly receptive to stains and finishes, which allows it to be customised to suit a variety of design styles and preferences.
Beech is a sustainable timber source, with forests being managed for selective harvesting to ensure future growth. The wood is readily available and affordable, which makes it a popular choice for both commercial and domestic applications. The wood is known for its stability and resistance to warping, which makes it ideal for use in furniture and flooring.
Beech is also known for its excellent workability, as it can be easily machined, sanded, and finished to achieve a smooth surface. It is also highly receptive to glue and can be nailed or screwed with ease. The wood is also known for its ability to take stains and finishes well, which makes it a popular choice for a variety of design styles.
One of the unique features of Beech is its resistance to shock and abrasion, which makes it ideal for use in high-traffic areas. It is also known for its attractive and uniform appearance, which makes it a popular choice for a variety of design styles.
Overall, Beech is a versatile and reliable wood that is prized for its strength, durability, and attractive appearance. Its versatility makes it a popular choice for a wide range of applications, from furniture and cabinetry to flooring and millwork.
Beech wood can exhibit two common flaws: its susceptibility to warping and its tendency to stain when in contact with iron or other metals.
Category
Hardwoods / European Hardwoods
Botanitcal Name
Fagus Sylvatica
Origin
European
Uses
High class joinery, furniture, cabinetry, and boatbuilding
Density
720 kg/m3
Colour
White or pale cream/brown
Grain
Straight
Texture
Fine and Even
Sizes
KD. CND BEECH 26mm x 100mm + Wdr 32mm x 100mm + Wdr 38mm x 100mm + Wdr 52mm x 100mm + Wdr 65mm x 100mm + Wdr
Tell us how you'd like your Beech to be machined as well as the desired thickness, width and length and we'll use the state of the art machinery found in our mill to cut it to suit your specifications.
Call us on 01257 255701
or email sales@ramsaytimber.co.uk
for more information.
or email sales@ramsaytimber.co.uk
for more information.
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