Features of beech wood

Beech can be found in forests and parks throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Wood species often becomes a source of lumber. Its decorative and physical properties are able to satisfy the requirements of almost any field, which is why it is extremely popular. Wood belongs to valuable varieties, but is more affordable than oak.

Beech wood has an attractive pale cream color. Sometimes you can see light pink or brown shades. The veneer from this breed is darker due to the production technology. After steaming, the material turns golden. The texture is fine, of medium uniformity. Straight grain creates a pattern with a slight sheen. The tree looks interesting and lively.

Uncoated natural beech is very short-lived. He is often attacked by fungal diseases, he can rot. Beech practically does not smell. Its wood is durable and solid. The texture allows for any processing. Wood is malleable when slicing and sanding.

Beech is well painted and impregnated, it is easy to glue. High resistance to moisture allows the use of lumber in any conditions. For installation, you can use nails and screws. They can be easily screwed in without risk of damage. Beech retains its properties even after prolonged contact with water. At the same time, there is a risk of structural disturbances during long-term storage in the open air.

The density of beech is often compared to that of oak. With a normal moisture content of wood in the range of 12-15%, the density is approximately 720 kg / m3. In a cross section, the annual rings are clearly visible. Wood can only be dried using a special technology for a long time. If you speed up the process, then there is a risk of violation of integrity. Beech is a fairly dry species. At the same time, high strength is observed, especially when stretching in the direction of the fibers. In static bending, the modulus of elasticity is 14.1 GPa. This indicator makes wood suitable for various tasks.

Characteristics:

• high impact strength - about 0.96 J / cm2, the toughness is much higher - 7.6 kJ / m2;
• attractive texture with pith rays provides high decorative properties;
• due to its high wear resistance, the material can be used in construction;
• special properties make it possible to use beech wood when creating bent pieces of furniture.

Simple and fast processing allows even inexperienced craftsmen to use beech. Affordable cost makes it especially popular.

Beech is quite common in nature, its extraction does not cause any particular difficulties. Wood of this species has long been used in many enterprises. Among the lumber, you can find variations of beech. Each is suitable for solving specific tasks.

Consider the types of beech.

• White... Material color is non-uniform, white-gray. The hard and sturdy breed is very popular in carpentry. Used only after a complete drying cycle.Wet white beech wood can be very deformed and is suitable for production tasks. It has no special decorative qualities, therefore it is used extremely rarely for the manufacture of furniture.
• Planed... In industry, this kind of workpiece is most often used. After preliminary processing, it is used for the production of chipboard and plywood of various types. Sliced ​​beech is most often found in the furniture business. Moreover, veneer, plywood, and solid timber are popular in this area. Suitable for the production of those parts of the product that are used most intensively. Subject to all production standards, such lumber has high strength, practicality, versatility. It is interesting that it is from this type of beech that kitchen cutting boards are made.
• Bleached... Such lumber can be obtained after dyeing. Quality wood has a uniform color. To achieve this result, the material is first steamed, and only then colored and dried to the desired moisture percentage.

Beech can be used in industry and construction in the form of boards, veneers or beams. The latter option is used in the construction industry. Beech slats are no less practical.

Beech lumber is widely used in various industrial fields. When making furniture, beech is prized for its attractive texture and ease of processing. It is interesting that the master Michael Tonet used all the properties of wood in the most exquisite way. The curved Viennese chair was able to demonstrate all the possibilities of beech.

The wood species is often used for the manufacture of flooring, parquet. A pinkish tint brings warmth and comfort to the room. Simple and sophisticated texture allows you to decorate any interior style. The material is used bleached to even out the color across the entire plane. Otherwise, the floor will be too colorful and unattractive.

Beech is used in various fields due to its unusual combination of qualities. The material has an affordable cost, high strength and decorative effect. Ease of processing allows even novice craftsmen to make amazing products.

Scope of application of beech.

• Manufacturing of stairs. High wear resistance allows you to implement the most daring projects.
• Kitchen utensils. Cutting boards and shovels, decorative plates and other household items are made of beech.
• Barrels and storage boxes, handles on tools.
• Getting high quality coal.
• The strength of the beech allows the production of furniture frames. The ability to bend wood allows you to produce decorative parts of beds, chairs.
• After grinding, the material is used to create children's toys. Processing completely eliminates the risk of driving a splinter.
• Slats and panels are used for decorating walls in houses, making decorative partitions.
• Veneer is especially popular in the production of interior doors, kitchen sets.
• Special processing allows to extract substances from beech for the manufacture of medicines. Acetone and xylitol, a sweetener, are especially popular. There is also an opportunity to get vinegar, methyl alcohol, tar and creosote.