American Ash Wood C/V -K.D.

American Ash (Fraxinus americana) is one of the most highly regarded hardwoods in the professional woodworking sector, known for its combination of mechanical strength, flexibility, and visual appeal. At Gabarro Hermanos, we offer this wood in CV (Square Edge) format and kiln-dried (KD), ensuring a stable product with low moisture content, ready for demanding carpentry, joinery, and interior design applications.

What are the main characteristics of American Ash?

• Colour and grain: The sapwood is a creamy white, while the heartwood varies from light brown to pale yellow. It features a straight, pronounced grain and a medium texture, offering an elegant and distinctive finish.
• CV (Square Edge) format: Supplied with unmachined edges, ideal for industrial processes requiring custom sizing or specific treatments.
• Kiln drying (KD): A controlled drying process that ensures optimal moisture content, improving dimensional stability and reducing the risk of warping or cracking.
• Excellent workability: Easy to machine, sand, glue, and finish, making it suitable for a wide range of professional applications.

What are the physical and mechanical properties of American Ash?

• Apparent density at 12% moisture content: 640 kg/m³ → Semi-heavy wood
• Hardness (Chalais-Meudon): 4.0 → Semi-hard wood, suitable for both structural and decorative uses
• Volumetric shrinkage coefficient: 0.41% → High dimensional stability
• Shrinkage ratio: 1.6% → Low tendency to deform
• Static bending strength: 1,030 kg/cm²
• Modulus of elasticity: 120,000 kg/cm²
• Compressive strength parallel to the grain: 511 kg/cm²

These properties make American Ash a well-balanced wood, combining durability and flexibility, which makes it a preferred choice for applications where both strength and aesthetics are required.

What are the recommended uses of American Ash?

Thanks to its versatility and technical performance, American Ash is ideal for:

• Interior joinery: doors, frames, mouldings, staircases, and panelling
• High-end furniture: tables, chairs, cabinets, and decorative elements
• Sporting goods: baseball bats, oars, and other equipment requiring impact resistance
• Turned and curved parts: its flexibility makes it suitable for bending and turning
• Decorative veneers: for high-quality interior finishes

Important Notice

Before confirming your order, we recommend contacting our sales team by phone to check the availability of the specific dimensions you require at our warehouse. Stock may vary depending on location and product rotation.