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Marketing – Northern Ash
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Origin: North America
Scientific name
Fraxinus spp
Trade and local names
Northern ash, Southern ash
Physical Properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
673 |
Fairly heavy |
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Average shrinkage (%) |
10.7 |
Medium |
Mechanical properties
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Modulus of elasticity (MPa) |
11977 |
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Hardness (kN) |
5.7 |
Durability
Durable. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease.
• Seasoning: rather easy to dry, this type of wood is not very given to splinting and warping.
• Finish: allows good finishing.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Flooring
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Floor traffic |
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Light(residential) |
Normal
(public buildings) |
Heavy
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• Furniture
• Interior woodwork
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