Scientific Name: Castanea Sativa

Origin: Europe

Description of wood:

Sapwood: Yellowish white
Heartwood: Brown to brown salmon
Fiber: Straight
Grain: Medium
Characteristic defects: –

Physical properties:

Apparent density at 12% humidity 590 kg/m3 semi-light wood.
Dimensional stability:
– Coefficient of volumetric shrinkage 0,39% stable wood.
– Relationship between contractions 1,54% without tendency to fix.
– Hardness (Monnin) 2,5 semi-soft wood.