Beech

Fagus grandifolia
  • FAS-Select
  • #1 Common
  • #2 Common

Back to hardwood lumber

Colour

Sapwood is white. Heartwood is reddish.

Texture

Straight to interlocked grain pattern, close textured.

Common applications

Furniture, flooring, mouldings, millwork, sporting goods, turnings.

Standard dimensions available
FAS-Select # 1 Common # 2 Common
Width
(random)
4″ (100 mm) and up 3″ (76,2 mm) and up 3″ (76,2 mm) and up
Length
(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 0,667
  • Density (kg/m3) 750
  • Hardness 6490
  • Bending strength (MP) 116
  • Stiffness (MP) 14000

Working Properties

  • Machinability
  • Stability
  • Gluing
  • Sandability
  • Nailability
  • Paintability
  • Stainability

Excellent: **** Very Good: *** Good: ** Fair: *

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