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Origin of Wood Type:	North Eastern USA, Eastern Canada
Botanical Name:	Betula alleghaniensis
Specific Gravity:	.71
Avg. Weight Per BF (?):	3.80 lb/ft
Color Range:	Light Yellow Sapwood- Brownish Red Heartwood
Rarity / Availability: (?):	Readily Available
Typical Avg. Width:	3" to 12", rarely up to 24" inches wide
Typical Avg. Length:	7' to 12' feet
Avg. Waste Factor (?):	30%
Wood Uses:	Flooring, High-Grade Joinery, Furniture, Veneer and many other uses!
lumber Grades (?):	Common 1 & 2, Select and Better, FAS, Flitch, Figured (Heavy), Figured (Medium), Veneer, Premium
Other Trade Names:	Flame Birch, Yellow Birch, American Birch, Grey Birch, Hard Birch, Sweet Birch
Description:	* Usually used a paint grade or secondary wood Very common domestic timber. Used mainly as a paint grade utility wood Occasionally highly figured material is found and is called “Flame Birch” At its best Flame Birch can be world class figured lumber Tough to work susceptible to chatter Very brittle wood that tears out with dull tools