Ash Wood
Discover the versatility of Ash wood, a durable hardwood valued for its excellent properties and wide range of applications. At our facility, you’ll find premium-quality Ash sapwood, ranging in color from white to pale yellow or light yellow-brown. Freshly sawn Ash may even reveal a subtle pink hue, adding to its unique character.
Over time, exposure to light naturally deepens the color, with the sapwood turning a richer yellow and the heartwood developing warm brown tones.
Ash wood is renowned for its toughness, with the width of the growth rings playing a key role. Contrary to popular belief, brown Ash is not weaker than white Ash. In fact, Ash with wide growth rings—typically from faster-growing trees—is stronger and tougher than wood with narrow growth rings. As a ring-porous species, Ash delivers excellent durability and robustness.
Both European and American Ash share similar properties and uses, though American Ash may show brown streaks after planing (not visible on the rough surface). Japanese Ash (Tamo), by contrast, is lighter in weight and tends toward a browner shade.
Characteristics
| Name | Ash wood |
| Growth area | Europe, North America, Japan |
| Botanical name | Fraxinus spp. |
| Usage class | 3 (CEN/TS 13307-2: 2009) |
| Durability class | 3 |
| Strength class | C18 – C24 (medium to high strength) |
| Artificially dried | Yes |
| Voluminous mass | 600 – 800 kg/m3 |
| Suitable for | Furniture, floors, stairs, doors, window frames, veneer |
| To edit | With both hand tools and machine tools. It is easy to saw, plan, drill, mill and sand. |
Editability
Ash wood responds effortlessly to sawing, planing, drilling, milling and sanding. The wood is easy to saw without splintering easily. Planing results in a smooth surface, while drilling and milling allow detailed machining. Sanding ensures a silky smooth finish. Ash wood absorbs finishes, such as stains, lacquers and oils, beautifully. This allows you to adjust the wood to your desired look and style.
Standard supply sizes
| Width (mm) | Length (cm) | |
|---|---|---|
| 26mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 to 490 |
| 33mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 to 490 |
| 40mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 to 490 |
| 52mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 to 490 |
| 65mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 to 490 |
| 80mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 to 490 |
Stock of finger jointed laminated frame wood
| Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | 145 | 600 |
| 72 | 120 and 145 | 600 |
| 96 | 120 and 145 | 600 |
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