American Ash

This is a popular timber for shop-fitting, furniture, joinery and turned items. It works easily and takes paint well, the strong ring porous texture showing clearly through the paint finish.

OriginEastern USA
Density675kgs/m3
AvailabilitySquare edged kiln dried boards
Movement in ServiceMedium
Grade‘Sykes Grade’ upgraded from FAS
Thicknesses Available1”, 1.25”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 3”, 4”
ColourCreamy white with some olive-coloured heart
Length and Width Specification6’ and longer × 4” and wider