BIRCH WOOD
- Usually used as a paint grade or secondary wood
- Very common domestic timber
- Occasionally highly figured material is found and is called “Flame Birch”
- Tough to work, susceptible to chatter
- Very brittle wood that tears out with dull tools
Characteristics of Birch
| 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 | 8′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| 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 |
Flame Birch Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Figure Level | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | FAS | Flame | Unselected | 3.00″ to 6.50″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $8.00 |
| 4/4 | FAS | Flame | Unselected | 7.00″ to 10.00″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $9.00 |
| 5/4 | FAS | Flame | Unselected | 3.00″ to 6.50″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $9.00 |
| 5/4 | FAS | Flame | Unselected | 7.00″ to 10.00″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $10.00 |
| 8/4 | FAS | Flame | Unselected | 3.00″ to 6.50″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $10.00 |
| 8/4 | FAS | Flame | Unselected | 7.00″ to 10.00″ | 96.00″ to 144.00″ | $11.00 |
Flame Birch Sample Photos
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
