Ash (White)
Species Information
Top portion is finished with water-base urethane; bottom with
oil-modified polyurethane.
Appearance
Color: Heartwood is light tan to dark brown; sapwood is creamy
white. Similar in appearance to white oak, but frequently
more yellow.
Grain: Bold, straight, moderately open grain with occasional
wavy figuring. Can have strong contrast in grain in plainsawn
boards.
Variations within species and grades: Sometimes confused
with hickory; the zone of large pores is more distinctive
in ash,
similar to that of red oak.
Properties
Hardness (Janka): 1320; 2% harder than Northern red oak.
Dimensional Stability: Above average (change coefficient .00274;
26% more stable than red oak).
Durability: Elastic, hard; excellent shock resistance. Remains
smooth under friction.
Workability
Sawing/Machining: Good machining qualities.
Sanding: Sands satisfactorily.
Nailing: Good holding ability; good resistance to splitting.
Finishing: No known problems. Stains well.
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Wood Species Used in Wood Flooring"
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