Betula alleghaniensis, Betula papyrifera and Betula lenta of the Family Betulaceae
COMMON NAMES:
Yellow Birch, American Birch, Sweet Birch, Cherry and Black Birch, Paper Birch, White and Canoe Birch
PROPERTIES:
High bending, shock resistance and crushing strengths. works well with hand and machine tools. Dries slowly with little degrade; considerable movement in usage.
USAGE:
Calico birch has a variety of uses including high-grade plywood and flooring. It is also used for : furniture, upholstery frames, interior finish, doors, store fixtures and accessories. Other uses include turnery, bobbins, shuttles, spools, boxes, crates and cooperage.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Varying in color from white to red, we purposely keep the natural colors of the birch, as we select the all white lumber out. This natural colored wood should only be picked if you like lots of color variation. When birch is stained it will have a blotchy appearance, this appears randomly and is more prevalent with some stains. It is best to see color samples before making your final decision in regards to a particular stain color. For a more consistent color, White Birch should be selected for its lighter colors of white. The browns and the reds are not present, so there will be a more consistent color when stained.
PLEASE NOTE:
This sample is representative of the color and grain of our cabinetry finishes, but it is best to remember that because no two trees grow alike, that variations in grain and color can be expected in your cabinets. Color and grain differences in wood are caused by variations in the mineral content of the soil, changes in the climate, or amount of moisture and injuries to the tree as it grows. Every wood specie will also display certain specific characteristics in with age or mineral streaks. While these marks and variations provide the character and beauty of each species, they could occur sporadically throughout your cabinetry. These samples are intended to give a general idea of the appearance, please stop by our showroom to examine samples of these woods with various finishes before making the final selection for your upcoming project. If you have any further questions, call us and speak with one of our sales representatives.
