Excellent for flooring. Excellent shock resistance. Select Birch Slight color variation, from medium brown to very pale brown. Natural Birch Pronounced color variation, from very dark brown to a pale tone. All natural shades of this wood are allowed, including mineral steaks.
Sapwood is white to brownish white.
Similar in appearance to white oak, but frequently more yellow. Straight and fairly open-grained with occasional wavy figures. Strong contrast between growth rings in plainsawn boards. Durability Ash is elastic, tough and has excellent shock resistance. Moisture content is quite stable.