Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

Colour :	Sapwood is white. Heartwood is reddish.
Texture :	Straight to interlocked grain pattern, close textured.
Common applications :	Furniture, flooring, mouldings, millwork, sporting goods, turnings.

 

FAS-Select	#1 Common	#2 Common

 

STANDARD DIMENSIONS AVAILABLE
	FAS-Select	N° 1 Common	N° 2 Common
Width (random)	4" (100 mm) and up	3" (76,2 mm) and up	3" (76,2 mm) and up
Lenght (random)	6' (1,83 m) and up	4' (1,22 m) and up	4' (1,22 m) and up
Thickness	4/4" (25,4 mm): 5/4" (31,75 mm): 6/4" (38,1 mm): 8/4" (50,8 mm): 10/4" (63,5 mm): 12/4" (76,2 mm)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Specific gravity	Density (kg/m3)	Hardness	Bending strength (MP)	Stiffness (MP)
0,667	750	6490	116	14000

WORKING PROPERTIES

Machinability	Stability	Gluing	Sandability	Nailability	Paintability	Stainability
**	**	***	***	*	**	**

EXCELLENT: ****    VERY GOOD: ***    GOOD: **    FAIR: *