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American White Ash


American Ash FAS grade

Kiln Dried
Generally supplied between 10 – 14% moisture content.

Square edge
All boards have had all wane machined off.

Widths
100mm and wider up to about 420mm.

Thickness available
From stock – 26, 32, 38, 51, 65, 75, 100mm.

Lengths
From 2 metres and longer up to about 4.9 metres.

Appearance
Creamy white to light brown heartwood with wide light sapwood, straight grained with a medium texture.

Uses

  • Furniture
  • Flooring
  • Skirting & Architrave
  • Cabinet making
  • High class Internal joinery
  • Shop fitting
  • Work tops
  • Sports equipment
  • Turning
  • Stairs

Working properties

  • Machines well
  • Pre drilling recommended for screws and nails
  • Stains and finishes very well
  • Steam bending is usually very good
  • Glues well
  • Little movement in service

Physical properties

  • Very good strength properties
  • Bending & crushing strength is high
  • High stiffness and shock resistance

Durability

  • Non-durable