Peshtigo River Birch / Maple
Technical species specifications for Peshtigo River Birch / Maple Flooring from Fantastic Floor – Discount Exotic and Domestic Hardwood Flooring, Prefinished Solid Flooring, Unfinished Solid Flooring and Engineered Flooring.
Description
Peshtigo River Brich / Maple Hardwood Information for Domestic Hardwood Flooring, Prefinished Solid Flooring, Unfinished Solid Flooring and Engineered Flooring. This species is steamed Maple made to look like a character grade red birch. The deep, rich auburn color and shimmering grain effects make Peshtigo River Birch flooring dramatic and engaging. Aacer creates this permanent color by steaming their Maple until it achieves the same qualities of Red Birch– the only way to tell the two apart is by Peshtigo River Birch’s lower price!

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Scientific Name, Other Names:
Betula spp, Paper birch, black birch, silver birch, western birch
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Applications:
Flooring, cabinetry, furniture, decorative veneers, paneling
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Tangential Shrinkage:
9.9 %
Radial Shrinkage:
4.8 %
Family:
Aceraceae
Tree Characteristics:
The Maple tree can grow to about 120 feet with a diameter of about 3 feet.
Geographic Area:
North America
Color:
Reddish brown heartwood with a white sapwood that can have a reddish-brown tinge.
Photosensitivity:
Luster:
Low
Grain:
Straight
Texture:
Fine
Drying Characteristics:
Moderately difficult to dry
Working Characteristics:
Fairly easy to work with
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