| NAME: |
Birch |
| BOTANICAL NAME: |
Betula alleghaniensis |
| ALSO KNOWN AS: |
Red Birch, White Birch, Silver Birch, Yellow Birch |
| RANGE: |
Mostly Northern and Lakes regions of the US and Canada |
| STRENGTH PROPERTIES: |
Birch is heavy, hard and strong. It has very good bending properties, with good crushing strength and shock resistance. |
| GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: |
The wood works fairly easily, glues well (with care), takes stain extremely well, and nails and screws satisfactorily. Pre-drilling is advised. Has moderately high shrinkage and may be subject to some movement. |
| AVAILABILITY: |
Good availability, especially when selected for color. |
| USES: |
Furniture, millwork and paneling, doors, flooring, kitchen cabinets, turnings and toys. |
| COST: |
Valuable |
