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Description: |
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White Ash is very similar in graining to red oak. It is offered
in a selected color sort providing a
uniform pale cream coloration which is much
lighter than oak. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
Color
Range:
White
Ash varies greatly in color from a blond
cream color to the darker tans and browns
found closer to the heart of the tree.
We offer Ash specially color selected for
a uniform light cream color in the upper
grades of our SingleStrip & ThinStrip
lines. We also offer European Ash in our
Tekno line which has the same appearance as
American White Ash.
Color
Change:
White
Ash undergoes a medium degree of color
change over time by ambering from a pale
cream colored when freshly sanded to a more
a straw tan color as it ages.
View our
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
Color
Properties Chart View
our White Ash Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
White
Ash Photo Page
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Hardness: |
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White
Ash is 105% as hard as red oak (1320 on the
Janka scale vs.1260 for red oak).
For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
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Ash is used wherever a light colored floor with
distinctive graining is desired and may be used
residentially and commercially. |
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
average, similar to Red Oak. For additional
information, see:
Wood Properties Chart
on the Downloads page.
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Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
none known at this time, see:
Finish Recommendations on the Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing.
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: none known at this time
- see:
Material Safety on
the Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
/ Ash, White on the
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
White Ash Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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