Ash

Ash wood: flexibility, ribs and resistance

The Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) Is a leafy species that is very popular with professionals for its Mechanical Strength, dear Suppleness And his Nervous Aesthetics. A sturdy tree from the temperate forests of Europe, ash generally grows along rivers or in cool soils. Its wood, bright and bright, is ideal for many uses, from carpentry to sports.

Characteristics of Ash Wood

Ash wood can be recognized by:

• Its color: creamy white to light brown., sometimes gray
• A Straight Line, with a Medium to Coarse-GritWell Drawn
• An average density : between 600 and 750 kg/m³, Depending on the humidity level
• Excellent flexibility, Rare for Hardwood of This Density

Physical and technical properties

• Young's module : approximately 12,900 MPa
• Monnin hardness : Medium Hardwood (3 to 6 N/mm)
• Stability : Average, requiring controlled drying
• Job class :
  • Natural: Class 2, lifespan up to 50—100 years indoors
  • Thermotreated (THT): can reach Class 3 or 4 with longevity > 50 years
• Natural sustainability : average without treatment, but very efficient once modified (THT)

Uses of Ash

Ash is ideal for:

• La Interior Carpentry
• La Manufacture of furniture and stair treads
• La Shooting, tea sculpture Or the Bending
• Les Sports parts (rackets, bats, sleeves...)
• The Decorative Veneer, for its distinctive veining

Ash at the Vuitton Sawmill

At the Vuitton Sawmill, the Ash Accounts for About 10% of Our Lumber. We select it carefully, based on its thread and its clarity, to guarantee optimal visual and mechanical quality. Thanks to our expertise in Penetrating And in Artificial Drying, we offer an ash stabilized at 10— 12% humidity, ready to use for your workshops.