OTHER NAME/S

• Beech

HARDNESS

Janka (kN):                                     6.4

BOTANICAL NAME

              Fagus sylvatica

DENSITY

Green Dry (GD) kg/m3 :        –

Air Dry (ADD) kg/m3    :      700

DESCRIPTION

Heartwood is pale brown, sapwood creamy and not clearly
distinguishable. The heat of kiln drying can change the
colour of the heartwood to reddish brown. Texture fine
and even with grain usually straight.

DURABILITY

In Ground (IG)       :    4

Above Ground (AG) :   –

           USAGE

• Joinery
• Cladding
• Boating
• Flooring
• Decking

Please note this is a photo that may not
reflect the exact true timber colour, as
some species vary in colour tones.