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Birch
Flooring
Birch is a good, versatile all-purpose wood with
many applications and is a favorite for "natural" look furniture.
Premium Grade (Special
Order)
- Consistent in color and grain
- Mineral streaks of less than 1/8" x 1"
(3mm x 25mm)
- Slight variation in the natural color of sapwood
- Checks or splits not allowed
- Minimum length of 12" (300mm) with
majory 2'-3'
Atlantic Select
- Appealing blend of the natural coloration
of the heart and sapwood
- Sound knots less than 3/8" (9mm)
- Minimum Length 12" (300mm)
- Splits, checks and holes are not
allowed
Atlantic Colonial
- Heavy coloration of the heartwood and
spawood
- Minor milling defects, small holes (filling
may be required)
- Majority of short pcs 12" and up
(300mm+)
Color
Sapwood is creamy white to light
yellow. Heartwood is reddish brown
Texture
Close grain, uniform, similar grain
pattern to hard maple, although 25 % softer.
Common Usage
Furniture, flooring, mouldings, millwork,
cabinetry, dowels, turnings.
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