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 ASH (Fraxinus Excelsior L.) SPECIES

Ash is a tall tree with a large diameter ( up to 1 meter ) and a rapid growth. Its trunck is straight, smooth, with grey-green bark.
They are harvested after 80 years.
Ash is seldom wood in Europe. The ash forest only cover around 2% of European forest area.

 

Ash round logs

Ash grain

Wood description

Sawn timber shows a cream-white color, straight-grained, and fine silver grain. Its heartwood is not distinct.
Grey heart does not impair the wood's mechanical characteristics

Ash furniture 

 

Ash timber Properties   

Preservation

Ash is not very durable if not treated. With a quite easy impregnation, it can be used in class 3 ( humid atmosphere).

 

              Physical Properties                                                   

Average density (kg/m3)

680

 

Machine ability  

Machining

 

Super

Hardness (N)

5900

Finishing

Super

Modulus of elasticity (MPa)

12,000

Jointing

Good

Modulus of rupture (kg/sq. mm)

11.00

Nailing

Good

Average volumetric shrinkage

11.0%

Screwing

Good

                          Main Uses

This species is favored for international joinery, furniture and flooring. It can also be used for veneer production as well as light structure for boats.

 

    A grade ash logs for slicing veneer                B grade ash round logs for rotary veneer

 

 B/C grade ash round logs for furniture                            D grade ash round logs for furniture

 
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