BEECH WOOD

General DescriptionEuropean Beech wood is normally white, pale cream or pale brown and is steamed to relieve drying stresses while also bringing out a pinkish-red color.
AvailabilityThe most available temperate hardwood in the world (see Figure 3); 57% of Germany's hardwood forests are German Beech. Available in wide boards and in the form of veneers, it is in the same price class as the lower cost hardwoods.
Working PropertiesSawn
Main usesLightly steamed Beech is used in applications where clear finishes are utilized to highlight the natural beauty of the wood's grain and color uniformity. It is also used to mimic other more expensive woods such as Maple, Cherry, Mahogany and Walnut. Commo
Supply TypeExporter, Supplier, Retailer, Trader
Preferred Buyer Location All over the world

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Physical PropertiesThe wood is fairly hard and has a fine and even texture. German Beech has exceptional steam bending properties, even when knots and irregular grain are present. It can be bent to very small radii, which makes it particularly useful in the furniture indust
DistributionA native of Western Europe, this species is reported to grow throughout Europe, approximately between latitudes 40 degrees North and 60 degrees North, and Western Asia.
Other NamesEuropean Beech
Working PropertiesSawn
Preferred Common NameAmerican White Oak
Main usesLightly steamed Beech is used in applications where clear finishes are utilized to highlight the natural beauty of the wood's grain and color uniformity. It is also used to mimic other more expensive woods such as Maple, Cherry, Mahogany and Walnut. Commo
AvailabilityThe most available temperate hardwood in the world (see Figure 3); 57% of Germany's hardwood forests are German Beech. Available in wide boards and in the form of veneers, it is in the same price class as the lower cost hardwoods.
General DescriptionEuropean Beech wood is normally white, pale cream or pale brown and is steamed to relieve drying stresses while also bringing out a pinkish-red color.
DurabilityStrength properties of European Birch and African Mahogany are reported to be similar to those of German Beech.