Origin of Wood Type |
North Eastern USA, Eastern Canada |
Botanical Name |
Betula alleghaniensis |
Specific Gravity |
0.71 |
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″ wide |
Typical Avg. Length |
7′ to 12′ |
Avg. Waste Factor |
0.3 |
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 |