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ASH WOOD

Alternative Names & Variations: White Ash, Black Ash, European Ash, Green Ash, Oregon Ash

Color: Light to Medium Brown

Hardness: Hard

Sustainability Status: Not Vey Sustainable (Due to an invasive wood pest, the Emerald Ash Borer)

Characteristics: Ash wood is a light to medium brown hardwood with a wide beige or light brown sapwood. Ash wood has a medium to coarse texture similar to oak, with A straight and regular grain. The heartwood is not sharply distinguishable from sapwood.

Durable yet flexible, Ash wood is ideal for indoor furniture and is sought out for its pale hues and build versatility.

STRENGTHS

  • Very easy to work with hand and machine tools. Ash wood is soft, sands easily, and finishes well.

  • Ash wood has excellent shock resistance and is commonly used for hand tools.

WEAKNESSES

  • Ash wood is not always the best option in terms of rot resistance. Ash wood is best for indoor furniture; it turns to pulp in moist, warm conditions.

  • Some may exhibit allergies to Ash tree pollen. In extreme cases, sensitivities to wood dust or wood oils may occur.

  • An invasive pest, The Emerald Vine Borer, has critically endangered Ash wood populations: the population is anticipated to decrease by over 80% in the next three generations.

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