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Description: |
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With the same look as American Chestnut, which is now commercially extinct due
to the chestnut blight, European Chestnut is the ideal choice to replicate that American
Classic - Chestnut. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Range:
Chestnut ranges from a cream/tan color with
ash-like graining
and darker knots.
Color
Change: Chestnut ambers over time to a medium tan/brown color.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's Chestnut Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
Chestnut Photo Page
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Hardness: |
Chestnut is 43% as hard as red oak
(540 on the
Janka scale vs.1260 for red oak).
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For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
| Chestnut is only recommended for
residential use due to its softness.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
Chestnut is very stable wood, superior to red oak. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
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Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
none known at this time, see:
WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing.
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues:
Chestnut has been known to cause
respiratory allergic reactions so care
must be taken when coming into contact with European Chestnut dust. Also, wood dust in general can be a
hazard. See:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI 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
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Chestnut
on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
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Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory
- Chestnut Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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