Whether you choose the French variant with larger dimensions or one from another origin, you can always count on the same reliable properties. Steamed beech wood is characterized by its pink to light red color and the minimal difference between sapwood and heartwood, which ensures a calm and uniform appearance. In addition, the material is easy to work with, both with hand tools and machinery.
Thanks to its excellent malleability, beech wood is particularly popular in the furniture and staircase industries. It hardly splinters, making it highly suitable for applications such as stairs and children's toys. Furthermore, the wood is odorless and tasteless, which also makes it ideal for kitchen utensils and products such as ice cream sticks.
| Name | Steamed Beech |
| Growth area | Europe |
| Botanical name | Fagus sylvatica L. |
| Usage class | 1 |
| Durability class | Heartwood class 5 |
| Strength class | D35 |
| Artificially dried | 9-12% |
| Voluminous mass | (690-)710(-750) kg/m3 at 12% moisture content, fresh approximately 960 kg/m3 (moisture content approximately 50%) |
| Suitable for | Indoor applications such as furniture and floors (parquet, strips, planks) |
| To edit | Can be easily worked with both hand tools and machines. Please note: if you use tools that are not too sharp, there is a risk of burn marks on the processed surface. |
Steamed beech wood is known for its excellent workability, both with hand tools and machines. Its regular and dense structure allows for very precise work, which is ideal for artisans and furniture makers. Whether shaping parts, milling details, or creating precise cuts, this wood responds reliably to various processing techniques. For the best results, the use of sharp tools is essential.
Thanks to its good malleability and low risk of splintering, steamed beech wood is a solid choice for both craft projects and furniture construction.
We are a specialized supplier for the staircase industry and also offer the capability to saw wood to specification. Thanks to our extensive stock and advanced sawmill, we can process this type of wood quickly and efficiently. Our sawmill accurately cuts any desired size to order, up to the maximum dimensions and lengths.
In addition, we supply FSC®-certified products. The range shown is just a selection from our assortment. Do you need different sizes? Please feel free to contact us.
| Edge right | Width (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 26mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 33mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 52mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 65mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 80mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| 100mm (thickness) | 130 and wider | 185 rising to 400 |
| Unedged | Width (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 65mm (thickness) | 80 and wider | 215 increasing to 455 |
| Finger jointed and laminated | Width (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 65mm (thickness) | 120 | 600 |
| 72mm (thickness) | 120 and 145 | 600 |
| 96mm (thickness) | 120 and 145 | 600 |
With steamed beech wood, you choose a versatile material with a wide range of applications, especially in settings where durability class is less critical. It is highly suitable for curved work, handrails, edges, plywood, crates, stair treads, furniture, toys, and various household products. Lower-quality unsteamed beech wood is primarily used for interior work, upholstery, and furniture construction.
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