What is Steam Beech Wood?
The beech tree is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Various species of beech trees, such as the Japanese beech, American beech, and European beech, are remarkably similar and can reach heights of 100 to 130 feet (30–40 meters).
Beech hardwood is categorized as "hard-wearing" wood due to its non-porous nature, solid density, and robust surface. This makes it more resistant to pressure, chipping, and gouging compared to some other types of wood. The sapwood has a pale yellow tone, while the heartwood is reddish-white, turning red-brown after being treated with steam. Beech wood is commonly used in the production of veneer plywood, railroad ties, flooring, and furniture. Although beech is highly durable and hard, it is not well-suited for long-term outdoor use due to its poor resistance to moisture fluctuations.
Workability
Sustainability
Common Uses
Our selection of walnut sawn timber includes:
- No knots or fractures; clear
- Material without edges and a range of widths
- Materials in KD is offered
- Size: available in thicknesses of 38, 50, 65, 75 and 80mm
- On request, more dimensions are available
- Origin: United States of America, Europe
Characteristics
Tree Size
100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall
Trunk Diameter
3-5 ft (1-1.5 m)
Janka Hardness
1,450 lbf (6,460 N)
Average Dried Weight
44.3 lbs/ft3 (710 kg/m3)
Odor
There is no distinctive smell
Workability
It turns smoothly, glues, finishes, and machines nicely.
Texture
Straight, fine to medium, uniformly textured, and with a reasonable amount of natural lustre, the grain.
Sustainability
Neither the CITES Appendices nor the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species list this wood species.
Drying
Drying takes a long time
Durability
The wood is non-porous, has a high density, and a hard surface, making it a relatively durable material.
Maintenance
Low
Cost
Moderately priced
