Beechwood

Beechwood is the most widespread hardwood species Western and central Europe. Beech trees can grow to 300 years or more and they can reach a height of 30 to 35 meters. Sap and heartwood have an even pale yellow to white – reddish  colouring. The species has very good strength properties and high abrasion resistance. Despite its hardness it can be cut, milled, drilled and planned. Its main uses is furniture (tables and chairs), parquet floors, household equipment, model building, toys and pianos. Unsteamed/Lightly Steamed Beechwood is usually paler than the pinkish color ‘fully steamed’ Beech wood.

Specification for Arabian Gulf Market:

Cutting         : Edged
Steaming.     : Steamed
Quality          : A/B
Humidity       : Kiln Dry (KD) 16% – 18% at the time of shipment or lower as per client request
Thickness     : 25 mm, 32 mm, 38 mm, and 50 mm
Widths           : 15 cm and up (with abt. 10% 10-14 cm)
Lengths         : 2.4 m and up  (with abt.10% 2.1- 2.3 m)

Specification for Egyptian Market

Cutting          : UnEdged
Steaming.     : White
Quality          : A/B/C
Thickness     : 25 mm, 32 mm, 38 mm, and 50 mm