Fagus spp., F.sylvatica, L. produces Europen
| Appearance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wood | pale cream to pinkish brown weathered to deep reddish bronze brown after steaming |  |
| Grain | straight | |
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Height |
150 ft with diameter 4' |
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| Properies | |
|---|---|
| Seasoned Weight (kg/m³) | 720 |
| Crushing Strength | high |
| Bending Strength | medium |
| Steam Bending |
very good |
| Processing | |
|---|---|
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« Poor
Good »
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| Μachining |  |
| Gluing | |
| Nailing | |
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Finishing |
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End uses
Furniture, interior joinery, when treated also exterior joinery, domestic woodware, sports goods, parts of musical instruments, plywood, veneer and flooring.
Remarks
Beech is most popular general purpose timber. Beech is classified as permeable for preservative treatment. It dries rapidly and well but is moderately refractory and shrinks considerably in service.| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Quality | Dimensions |
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Super Extra |
26(23.8) x 130 & up x 2200, 2450, 2750 mm |
| Super Extra |
26(23.8) x 130 & up x 3100, 3400, 3800, 4000 mm |
| Super Extra |
52(48.5) x 130 & up x 2200, 2450, 2750 mm |
| Super Extra | 52(48.5) x 130 & up x 3100, 3400, 3800, 4000 mm |
STEAMED PLANED, 4 SIDES CLEAR 90%, KD 8-10%
