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 |
***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.
