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AMERICAN CHERRY WOOD

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)American cherry
Scientific NamePrunus serotina
DistributionEastern North America
Tree Size50-100 ft (15-30 m) tall,
Trunk diameter 3-5 ft (.3-.6 m)
Average Dried Weight35.0 lbs/ft3 (560 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.47, 0.56
Janka Hardness950 lbf (4,230 N)
Modulus of Rupture12,300 lbf/in2 (84.8 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,490,000 lbf/in2 (10.3 GPa)
Crushing Strength7,110 lbf/in2 (49 MPa)
ShrinkageRadial: 3.7%, Tangential: 7.1%,
Volumetric11.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.9

AMERICAN WALNUT

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)American walnut
Scientific NameJuglans nigra
DistributionEastern United States
Tree Size100-120 ft (30-37 m) tall,
2-3 ft (.6-1 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight38 lbs/ft3 (610 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.51, 0.61
Janka Hardness1,010 lbf (4,490 N)
Modulus of Rupture14,600 lbf/in2 (100.7 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,680,000 lbf/in2 (11.59 GPa)
Crushing Strength7,580 lbf/in2 (52.3 MPa)
ShrinkageRadial: 5.5%, Tangential: 7.8%,
Volumetric: 12.8%, T/R Ratio1.4

(Kiln Dried) USA

ITEM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SIZE
Thickness (Inch) Width (Inch) Length (feet)
Walnut Wood (Kiln Dried) USA 10" 6" 8' & up
2" 10" 8' & up
3" 6" 8' & up

ASH WOOD

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)White Ash, American White Ash
Scientific NameFraxinus Americana
DistributionEastern North America
Tree Size65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall,
2-5 ft (.6-1.5 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight42 lbs/ft3 (675 kg/m3
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.55, 0.67
Janka Hardness1,320 lbf (5,870 N)
Modulus of Rupture15,000 lbf/in2 (103.5 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,740,000 lbf/in2 (12.00 GPa)
Crushing Strength7,410 lbf/in2 (51.1 MPa)
Shrinkage4.9%, Tangential: 7.8%,
Volumetric13.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.6

(Kiln Dried /Air Dried ) USA/Europe

ITEM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SIZE
Thickness (Inch) Width (Inch) Length (feet)
Ashwood
(Kiln Dried /Air Dried)		 USA/Europe 2" 6" 8' & up
2" 10" 8' & up
3" 6" 8' & up

BEECH Wood

(Kiln Dried/Air Dried) Romania/Bosnia/Denmark/Russia
Italy/Croatia/Germany/France

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)White Ash, American White Ash
Scientific NameFraxinus Americana
DistributionEastern North America
Tree Size65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall,
2-5 ft (.6-1.5 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight42 lbs/ft3 (675 kg/m3
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.55, 0.67
Janka Hardness1,320 lbf (5,870 N)
Modulus of Rupture15,000 lbf/in2 (103.5 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,740,000 lbf/in2 (12.00 GPa)
Crushing Strength7,410 lbf/in2 (51.1 MPa)
Shrinkage4.9%, Tangential: 7.8%,
Volumetric13.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.6

(Kiln Dried /Air Dried) USA/Europe

ITEM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SIZE
Thickness (Inch) Width (Inch) Length (feet)
Beech wood
(Kiln Dried/Air Dried)

Pollmeier Beech Wood (Kiln Dried)		 Romania/Bosnia/
Denmark/Russia/
Germany		 2" 6" 8' & up
3" 6" 8' & up
1" 6" 8' & up
2" 6" 8' & up

Burma Teak

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)White Ash, American White Ash
Scientific NameFraxinus Americana
DistributionEastern North America
Tree Size65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall,
2-5 ft (.6-1.5 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight42 lbs/ft3 (675 kg/m3
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.55, 0.67
Janka Hardness1,320 lbf (5,870 N)
Modulus of Rupture15,000 lbf/in2 (103.5 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,740,000 lbf/in2 (12.00 GPa)
Crushing Strength7,410 lbf/in2 (51.1 MPa)
Shrinkage4.9%, Tangential: 7.8%,
Volumetric13.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.6

(Kiln Dried/Air Dried) Myanmar (Grade-FEQ/MEQ)

ITEM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SIZE
Thickness (Inch) Width (Inch) Length (feet)
Burma Teak
(Kiln Dried/Air Dried)		 Myanmar
(Grade-FEQ/MEQ)		 2" 6" 8' & up
3" 6" 8' & up

Cedar

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Western red cedar, giant arborvitae
Scientific NameThuja plicata
DistributionPacific Northwest United States/Canada
Tree Size165-200 ft (50-60 m) tall,
Trunk diameter 7-13 ft (2-4 m)
Average Dried Weight23.0 lbs/ft3 (370 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.31, 0.37
Janka Hardness350 lbf (1,560 N)
Modulus of Rupture7,500 lbf/in2 (51.7 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,110,000 lbf/in2 (7.66 GPa)
Crushing Strength4,560 lbf/in2 (31.4 MPa)
ShrinkageRadial: 2.4%, Tangential: 5%,
Volumetric6.8%, T/R Ratio: 2.1

Dabema

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Western red cedar, giant arborvitae
Scientific NameThuja plicata
DistributionPacific Northwest United States/Canada
Tree Size165-200 ft (50-60 m) tall,
Trunk diameter 7-13 ft (2-4 m)
Average Dried Weight23.0 lbs/ft3 (370 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.31, 0.37
Janka Hardness350 lbf (1,560 N)
Modulus of Rupture7,500 lbf/in2 (51.7 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,110,000 lbf/in2 (7.66 GPa)
Crushing Strength4,560 lbf/in2 (31.4 MPa)
ShrinkageRadial: 2.4%, Tangential: 5%,
Volumetric6.8%, T/R Ratio: 2.1

Ebony

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Persimmon
Scientific NameDiospyros virginiana
DistributionEastern United States
Tree Size60-80 ft (18-24 m) tall,
Trunk diameter 1-2 ft (.3-.6 m)
Average Dried Weight52 lbs/ft3 (835 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.74, 0.83
Janka Hardness2,300 lbf (10,230 N)
Modulus of Rupture17,700 lbf/in2 (122.1 MPa
Elastic Modulus2,010,000 lbf/in2 (13.86 GPa)
Crushing Strength9,170 lbf/in2 (63.2 MPa)
ShrinkageRadial: 7.9%, Tangential: 11.2%
Volumetric19.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.4

Hard Maple Wood

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Hard maple, sugar maple, rock maple
Scientific NameAcer saccharum
DistributionNortheastern North America
Tree Size80-115 ft (25-35 m) tall,
2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight44.0 lbs/ft3 (705 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.56, 0.71
Janka Hardness1,450 lbf (6,450 N)
Modulus of Rupture15,800 lbf/in2(109.0 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,830,000 lbf/in2(12.62 GPa)
Crushing Strength7,830 lbf/in2 (54.0 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial4.8%, Tangential: 9.9%,
Volumetric14.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.9

(Kiln Dried) USA/Europe

ITEM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SIZE
Thickness (Inch) Width (Inch) Length (feet)
Hard Maple Wood (Kiln Dried ) USA/Europe 2" 6" 8' & up
2" 10" 8' & up
3" 6" 8' & up

Iroko Wood

(Kiln Dried/Air Dried) Africa (Cameroon/Ivory coast)

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Iroko, African teak
Scientific NameMilicia excelsa
DistributionTropical Africa
Tree Size100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall,
3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight41.2 lbs/ft3 (660 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.56, 0.66
Janka Hardness1,190 lbf (5,310 N)
Modulus of Rupture14,080 lbf/in2 (97.1 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,580,000 lbf/in2 (10.90 GPa)
Crushing Strength7,750 lbf/in2 (53.5 MPa)
Shrinkage:Radial: 3.3%, Tangential: 4.8%,
Volumetric8.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
ITEM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SIZE
Thickness (Inch) Width (Inch) Length (feet)
Iroko Wood
(Kiln Dried /Air Dried)		 Africa (Cameroon/
Ivory coast)		 2" 6" 8' & up
3" 6" 8' & up

Kosipo

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Kospio, Omu
Scientific NameEntandrophragma Candollei
DistributionWest Africa, south to Angola
Tree Size100-155 ft (30-50 m) tall,
Trunk diameter 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m)
Average Dried Weight42.5 lbs/ft3 (680 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.58, 0.68
Janka Hardness1,130 lbf (5,010 N)
Modulus of Rupture13,440 lbf/in2 (92.7 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,640,000 lbf/in2 (11.31 GPa)
Crushing Strength7,980 lbf/in2 (55.0 MPa)
ShrinkageRadial: 4.6%, Tangential: 6.6%,
Volumetric11.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.4

Limba wood

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Limba, korina, afara, black limba, white limba
Scientific NameTerminalia superba
DistributionTropical western Africa
Tree Size100 ft (20-30 m) tall,
5-7 ft (1.5-2.2 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight35 lbs/ft3 (555 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.43, 0.56
Janka Hardness670 lbf (2,990 N)
Modulus of Rupture12,510 lbf/in2 (86.2 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,520,000 lbf/in2 (10.49 GPa)
Crushing Strength6,580 lbf/in2 (45.4 MPa)
ShrinkageRadial: 4.3%, Tangential: 6.3%,
Volumetric10.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.5 Y

Mahogany

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)African Mahogany
Scientific NameSwietenia Macrophylla
DistributionTropical Africa
Tree Size100-200 ft (30-60 m) tall,
3-6 ft (1-1.8 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight33.9 lbs/ft3 (545 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.46, 0.54
Janka Hardness850 lbf (3,800 N)
Modulus of Rupture11,730 lbf/in2 (80.9 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,410,000 lbf/in2 (9.72 GPa)
Crushing Strength6,570 lbf/in2 (45.3 MPa)
ShrinkageRadial: 3.4%, Tangential: 5.7%,
Volumetric9.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.7

Okoume

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Okoume, gabon
Scientific NameAucoumea klaineana
DistributionCentral Africa (primarily Gabon)
Tree Size100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall,
3-6 ft (1-1.8 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight27 lbs/ft3 (430 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.35, 0.43
Janka Hardness400 lbf (1,790 N)
Modulus of Rupture10,870 lbf/in2 (75 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,228,000 lbf/in2 (8.47 GPa)
Crushing Strength5,250 lbf/in2 (36.2 MPa)
ShrinkageRadial: 4.6%, Tangential: 7.1%,
Volumetric12.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.5

Red Meranti

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Dark Red Meranti
Scientific NameShorea spp.
DistributionSoutheast Asia
Tree Size65-130 ft (20-40 m)
trunk diameter tall, 3-6 ft (1-2 m)
Average Dried Weight42 lbs/ft3 (675 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC).55, .68
Janka Hardness800 lbf (3,570 N)
Modulus of Rupture12,710 lbf/in2 (87.7 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,743,000 lbf/in2 (12.02 GPa)
Crushing Strength7,070 lbf/in2 (48.8 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 3.9%
Tangential7.8%
Volumetric12.5%, T/R Ratio: 2.0

(Kiln Dried/Air Dried) Malaysia

ITEM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SIZE
Thickness (Inch) Width (Inch) Length (feet)
Red Meranti (Kiln Dried/Air Dried) Malaysia 2" 6" 8' & up
2" 8" 8' & up
2" 9" 8' & up
2" 10" 8' & up
2" 12" 8' & up
3" 6" 8' & up
3" 8" 8' & up
3" 10" 8' & up
3" 12" 8' & up

Red Oak Wood

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Red oak
Scientific NameQuercus rubra
DistributionNortheastern United States
and Southeastern Canada
Tree Size80-115 ft (25-35 m) tall,
3-6 ft (1-2 m) trunk diamete
Average Dried Weight43.8 lbs/ft3 (700 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.56, 0.7
Janka Hardness1,220 lbf (5,430 N)
Modulus of Rupture14,380 lbf/in2 (99.2 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,761,000 lbf/in2 (12.14 GPa)
Crushing Strength6,780 lbf/in2 (46.8 MPa))
Shrinkage: Radial: 4%, Tangential: 8.6%,
Volumetric13.7%, T/R Ratio: 2.2

(Kiln Dried/Air Dried) USA/Europe

ITEM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SIZE
Thickness (Inch) Width (Inch) Length (feet)
Red Oak Wood (Kiln Dried/Air Dried) USA/Europe 2" 6" 8' & up
2" 10" 8' & up
3" 6" 8' & up
1" 6" 8' & up

SAPELI

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)Sapele, sapelli, sapeli mahogany
Scientific NameEntandrophragma cylindricum
DistributionTropical Africa
Tree Size100-150 ft (30-45 m) tall,
3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight41.6 lbs/ft3 (665 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.56, 0.67
Janka Hardness1,360 lbf (6,060 N)
Modulus of Rupture16,070 lbf/in2 (110.9 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,790,000 lbf/in2 (12.35 GPa)
Crushing Strength8,540 lbf/in2 (58.9 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 5.2%, Tangential: 7.2%,
Volumetric12.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.4

White Oak Wood

SPECIFICATIONS
Common Name(s)White oak
Scientific NameQuercus alba
DistributionEastern United States
Tree Size65-85 ft (20-25 m) tall,
3-4 ft (1-1.2 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight47.0 lbs/ft3 (755 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)0.6, 0.75
Janka Hardness1,350 lbf (5,990 N)
Modulus of Rupture14,830 lbf/in2 (102.3 MPa)
Elastic Modulus1,762,000 lbf/in2 (12.15 GPa)
Crushing Strength7,370 lbf/in2 (50.8 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 5.6%, Tangential: 10.5%,
Volumetric16.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.9

(Kiln Dried/Air Dried) USA/Europe

ITEM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SIZE
Thickness (Inch) Width (Inch) Length (feet)
White Oak Wood (Kiln Dried/Air Dried) USA/Europe 2" 6" 8' & up
2" 10" 8' & up
3" 6" 8' & up
1" 6" 8' & up

CANADIAN WHITE WOOD

SPECIFICATIONS
Nom. WidthAt Edge Wide FaceCenterline Wide FaceHoles (Any Cause)
2”3/4”3/4”3/4”
3”1 1/4”1 1/4”1 1/4”
4”1 3/4”2 1/2”1 3/4”
5”2 1/4”3”1 7/8”
6”2 3/4”3 3/4”2”
8”3 1/2”4 1/2”2 1/2”
10”4 1/2”5 1/2”3”
12”4 1/2”6 1/2”3 1/2”
ShakeSurface shakes permitted. If through at edges or ends, limited as splits:
Elsewhere through shakes 1/3 the length, scattered along the length
SkipsHit or miss, with a maximum of 10% of the pieces containing
heavy skips
Slope of grain1 in 4
SplitsEqual to 1/6 the leangth of the piece
StainStain wood, not limited
Unsound woodSpots or streaks limited to 1/3 the cross section at any point
along the Length. Must not destroy the nailing edge.
Wane1/2 the thickness and 1/2 the width full length, or equivalent on each face, provided that wane not exeed 7/8 the thickness or 3/4 the width for up To 1/4 the length
WarpMedium
White speck & honey combFirm