CIB
Beech

Beech is typically a pale cream color, sometimes with a pink or brown hue. Veneer tends to be slightly darker colored, as slicing the veneer usually requires the wood to be prepared with steam, which gives the wood a more golden tone. Flatsawn surfaces tend to be very plain, while quartersawn surfaces exhibit a silvery fleck pattern.

Grain is straight, with a fine to medium uniform texture. Moderate natural luster.

Beech is considered non-durable or perishable; it is also susceptible to insect attack.

Overall good workability; it machines well, and glues, finishes, and turns well. Beech also responds superbly to steam-bending. It does, however, have a large amount of movement in service, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account.

Physical properties
and mechanical
  • Specific Gravity 0,71
  • Average Weight 700 kg/m3
  • Average Volumetric Schrinkage* 9%
  • Modulus of Elasticity 13000 N/mm²
Propriétés d'utilisation
  • Poor Good
  • Machining
  • Nailing
  • Screwing
  • Gluing
  • Finishing
Services