Scientific Name: Fagus Sylvatica

Origin: Europe

Description of wood:

Sapwood: White
Heartwood: White
Fiber: Straight
Grain: Fine
Characteristic defects: Growth stresses.

Physical properties:

Apparent density at 12% humidity 730 kg/m3 heavy wood.
Dimensional stability:
– Coefficient of volumetric contraction 0,51% nerve wood.
– Relationship between contractions 2,05% with tendency to fix.
– Hardness (Monnin) 4,0 semi-hard wood.