buy european chestnut wood at hearne hardwoods inc

EUROPEAN CHESTNUT WOOD

  • Member of the chestnut family
  • Good substitute for American Chestnut (grain & color are very similar)
  • Tree unaffected by the chestnut blight of North America
  • Usually only available in flitch cut material

Characteristics of European Chestnut

Origin of Wood Type Europe
Botanical Name Castanea sativa
Specific Gravity 0.54
Avg. Weight Per BF 3.00 lb/ bf
Color Range Tan – Yellow – Light Brown
Rarity / Availability Readily Available
Typical Avg. Width 4″ to 15″
Typical Avg. Length 6′ to 12′, sometimes longer available
Avg. Waste Factor 0.5
Wood Uses Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Carving, Veneer and many other uses
Lumber Grades Flitch
Other Trade Names Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut

European Chestnut Lumber Detailed Pricing:

Thickness Grade Figure Type Grain Orientation Width Range Length Range Price Per BF
4/4 Flitch (European) None Flat Sawn 3.00″ to 11.50″ 72.00″ to 168.00″ $9.00
5/4 Flitch (European) None Flat Sawn 3.00″ to 11.50″ 72.00″ to 168.00″ $9.00
6/4 Flitch (European) None Flat Sawn 3.00″ to 11.50″ 72.00″ to 168.00″ $9.50
8/4 Flitch (European) None Flat Sawn 3.00″ to 11.50″ 72.00″ to 168.00″ $10.00
Shop our online European Chestnut products

***Please note our online store does not contain all lumber available for purchase.  Please call for availability. 1.610.932.7400***

Sample Pictures of European Chestnut

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.