Ash Wood
Ash Wood is light-colored, smooth-grained hardwood. The Ash is a common name of 45 to 65 species of tree. The properties and habits of all these species are almost the same. Some main species are White Ash Wood, Black Ash Wood, Green Ash Wood, and many more.
Ash is a member of the olive tree family. Ash trees are medium to large trees of the genus Fraxinus. Some Species are evergreen, But most are deciduous.
It is found almost everywhere in the world. Ash Wood has many properties such as great strength, lightweight, shock resistance, and workability. Ash Wood is famous for making furniture, flooring, doors, cabinetry, architectural molding, millwork, tool handles, sports parts, turnings, and many more.
Due to their good strength and appearance, Some types of ash wood species are used for building construction. The length of an adult Ash tree varies from 35 to 40 meters. The heartwood color of Ash Wood gets darker over time and ages.
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Ash Wood |
Scientific name |
Fraxinus |
Janka Hardness (White Ash) |
1,320 lbf (5,900 N) |
Tree Height |
30 to 35 meters. |
Color (White Ash) |
light to medium brown color |
Bark Color |
Pale brown to gray |
Workability |
Easy to work |
Availability |
Easily available and affordable |
Durability |
Durable for interior application, but not for the exterior |
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