ALDER
Alnus spp.
ALDER |
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| BOTANICAL NAME | Alnus spp. |
| BOTANICAL FAMILY | It belongs to the family of Betulaceae. |
| GROWTH AREA | Alder is widespread throughout the eastern United States and in Europe. |
| SPECIFIC WEIGHT | 530 kg/m³ at 12% C.U. |
| FEATURES | Sapwood and heartwood have a slight chromatic difference: the wood, white or red-orange, tends to darken in the light, developing streaks brown shaded. Alder has a straight grain and a fine and uniform texture. |
| DRYING METHOD | It is a very easy and quick process but it must be carried very carefully to avoid splitting. |
| MAIN USES AND WORKING | This wood is easy to work with, it is averagely resistant and flexible, can be nailed, screwed and glued with ease. The peeling is useful for plywood and packing boxes, while selected logs are cut in order to obtain shapes suitable for decorative veneers for furniture and panels. |
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