Wood Type
Softwood
The Tree
A. Saccharum and A. Nigrum grow to a height of 27m or more and a diameter of 0.5m to 0.75m
Distribution
Found generally in Canada and eastern USA
The Timber
Hard Maple is strong, heavy, hard, and Straight-grained and fine textured. The heartwood is light reddish but firmer texture.
Drying
All types dry without undue difficulty but rather slowly, particularly rock maple.
Working Qualities
Medium – Hard maple is rather difficult to work, the timber tending to cause saws to vibrate, but it is hard to nail or screw although these are held firmly.
Strength
Compared with European beech, rock maple is about equal in bending strength.
Treatability
Difficult
Abrasions
Very Good
Moisture Movement
Medium
Density
740kg/m3
Texture
Fine
Chemical Properties
High resistance to abrasion
Use(s)
Furniture, Flooring
Colour(s)
White / Cream
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