Yellow Birch (Betula allenghaniensis)
Description:
Yellow Birch grows primarily in Quebec, the northeastern United States, and the Great Lakes region. It can reach a height of 21 m (70 ft) and a diameter of 0.6 m (2 ft).
The sapwood of Yellow Birch is creamy yellow or pale white; the
heartwood is reddish brown with red highlights. The grain is close, straight, and evenly textured. Curly or wavy grain is seen occasionally on strips.
Hardness (Janka Hardness Test):
1,260 lb (2% softer than red oak.)
Table of hardness of wood
*Values (lbs), measured according to the Janka Hardness Test.Color variation:
Color variation is minimal on exposure to intense light. This can be slowed or reduced by applying UV protection at the finishing stage.
Marks on strips:
Marks, scratches, and imperfections are more noticeable in birch because of its close, even grain and light color. The coarser grain of oak and ash hides marks better. A matte finish on strips will help make marks less noticeable.
Birch is available in this color
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