AMERICAN TIMBER - HARD MAPPLE
The tree is quite large, and has been reported to reach a height of about 80 feet (24 m), with a trunk diameter of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm).
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada, United States
SAP COLOR: The sap is white in color with a reddish tinge.
HEART COLOR: The heart is uniformly light to dark reddish brown.
THICKNESS: 1''-2''-3''
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY: Reported to have moderate dimensional stability.
STRENGTH PROPERTIES: The species has high flexural strength when it has about 12 percent moisture content. It compares favorably with teak, which also has great flex. It's heavy.
General Info
The tree is quite large, and has been reported to reach a height of about 80 feet (24 m), with a trunk diameter of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm).
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada, United States
SAP COLOR: The sap is white in color with a reddish tinge.
HEART COLOR: The heart is uniformly light to dark reddish brown.
THICKNESS: 1''-2''-3''
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY: Reported to have moderate dimensional stability.
STRENGTH PROPERTIES: The species has high flexural strength when it has about 12 percent moisture content. It compares favorably with teak, which also has great flex. It's heavy.
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