American White Ash

American Ash FAS grade

Kiln Dried

Generally supplied between 10 – 14% moisture content.
 

Square edge

All boards have had all wane machined off.
 

Widths

100mm and wider up to about 420mm.
 

Thickness available

From stock – 26, 32, 38, 51, 65, 75 & 100mm.
 

Lengths

From 2 metres and longer up to about 4.9 metres.
 

Appearance

Creamy White to Light Brown heartwood with wide light sapwood, straight grained with a medium texture.
 

Uses

  • Furniture
  • Flooring
  • Skirting & Architrave
  • Cabinet making
  • High class internal joinery
  • Shop fitting
  • Work tops
  • Sports equipment
  • Turning
  • Stairs

Working properties

  • Machines well
  • Pre drilling recommended for screws and nails
  • Stains and finishes very well
  • Steam bending is usually very good
  • Glues well
  • Little movement in service

Physical properties

  • Very good strength properties
  • Bending & crushing strength is high
  • High stiffness and shock resistance

Durability

  • Non-durable