Technical species specifications for Birch from StoneWood Outlet.

Birch Hardwood Flooring

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• Scientific Name, Other Names: Betula spp, Paper birch, black birch, silver birch, western birch
• Description: Birch heartwood color can vary from light reddish brown to dark brown with red tinges. The sapwood can be white to light colored. Birch has a fine, uniform texture and a straight grain.
• Janka Hardness: 1,100 pounds
• Strength (MOR): 15,570 psi
• Stiffness (MOE): 0 1000 psi
• Density (KG/m3): 0
• Tangential Shrinkage: 9.0 %
• Radial Shrinkage: 6.5 %
• About:
• Family: Betulaceae
• Tree Characteristics: The Birch tree can reach a height of 70 feet and a diameter of up to 2 feet.
• Geographic Area: Found on mud flats near estuaries and coasts, swamps, and river banks.
• Color: Heartwood is light reddish brown to dark brown with red tinges. Sapwood is light colored to white.
• Photosensitivity:
• Luster: Low
• Grain: Straight
• Texture: Fine
• Drying Characteristics: Moderately difficult to dry
• Working Characteristics: Fairly easy to work with
• Durability Rating: Rated as non-durable.
• Applications: Flooring, cabinetry, furniture, decorative veneers, paneling
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