Steamed Beech
Discover the versatility of steamed beech wood, an ideal material for furniture, stairs, and a wide range of other applications. With its fine, dense, and uniform structure, steamed beech guarantees consistent quality—no matter the growing region it comes from.
Applications
Whether you choose the French variant with larger dimensions or a different origin, you can count on the same reliable properties. With its pink to light red color and no noticeable color difference between sapwood and heartwood, steamed beech is not only visually appealing, but also easy to work with both hand tools and machining.
The furniture and stair industry benefits from the flexibility of beech wood, making it an excellent choice for a variety of projects. Due to its ability to splinter very little, beech wood is particularly suitable for stairs and children’s toys. Moreover, the wood is colorless and tasteless, so it can also be used for kitchen utensils and, for example, ice cream sticks.
Characteristics
| Name | Steamed Beech |
| Growth area | Europe |
| Botanical name | Fagus sylvatica L. |
| Usage class | 1 |
| Durability class | Heartwood class 5 |
| Strength class | D35 |
| Artificially dried | 9-12% |
| Voluminous mass | (690-)710(-750) kg/m3 at 12% moisture content, fresh approximately 960 kg/m3 (moisture content approximately 50%) |
| Suitable for | Indoor applications such as furniture and floors (parquet, strips, planks) |
| To edit | Can be easily worked with both hand tools and machines. Please note: if you use tools that are not too sharp, there is a risk of burn marks on the processed surface. |
Editability
Steamed beech wood offers excellent workability, both with hand tools and machining. The regular and dense structure of the wood allows craftsmen and furniture makers to work with precision. Whether it concerns shaping furniture parts, milling details or making precise cuts, steamed beech wood responds well to different processing techniques. It is important to work with sharp tools to achieve the best results. With its pliability and ability to splinter little, steamed beech wood is a reliable choice for craft projects and furniture construction.
Stock
| Edge right | Width (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 26mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 33mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 52mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 65mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 80mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 100mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| Unedged | Width (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 65mm (thickness) | 80 and wider | 215 increasing to 455 |
| Finger jointed and laminated | Width (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 65mm (thickness) | 120 | 600 |
| 72mm (thickness) | 120 and 145 | 600 |
| 96mm (thickness) | 120 and 145 | 600 |
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