Beech, European

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		Beech, European Botanical Name: Fagus sylvatica Common Name(s): Origin: Europe
OverviewBasic InfoTechnical General: No clear distinction between heartwood and sapwood by colour, which varies from cream to pink/red depending on the amount of steaming the timber is given. The wood is typically straight grained with a fine, even texture but varying in density according to the locality of growth. Seasoning: Dries fairly rapidly but tends to warp, twist, check and split. Steaming, which reduces the tension in the timber, is normally introduced. This process however colours the timber to the pink/red. Working: Works well and is capable of good smooth surfaces. Good turning and is very suitable for steam bending. Glues, stains and polishes satisfactorily. Uses: General utility timber for interior joinery, finishing and cabinet-making. Used extensively in Europe for domestic woodware, tool handles and flooring. Produces good veneer. Availability Stocked: Yes Price: Availability: Available ex-stock in Random Widths in 25, 40, and 50mm thicknesses. Supply - Resource Certification Primary Supplier(s): Romea Legnami Resource Certification: FSC Durability - Durability Durability (In Ground) Perishable/Non Durable Durability (Above Ground): Perishable/Non Durable Density Density Air Dried 640 - 690 kg/m² Shrinkage Shrinkage Radial More than 5.0% % (Green to 12% MC) Shrinkage Tangental: More than 8.0% % (Green to 12% MC) Stability Stability Kiln Dried Stable Stability Green: Very prone to shrinkage Mechanical Properties Mechanical Links Janka Hardness: (Average) 5.7 kN Modulus of Rupture / Bending Strength: 108 MPa (N/mm² or MN/m²) Modulus of Elasticity / Stiffness: 10 GPa (GN/m²) Maximum Crushing Strength: 52 MPa (N/mm² or MN/m²) Moisture Meter Reading Corrections Moisture Meter Reading Corrections: Fire Indicies Ignitability Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Flame Spread Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Heat Evolved Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Smoke Developed Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3)

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