Birch, Sliced

Betula pubescens

Betulaceae

Deciduous tree

Hardwood

Other trade names:

de: Messerbirke, Moorbirke, Haarbirke, Raubirke, Bruchbirke

en: Sliced Birch

fr: Bouleau

es: Abedul pubescente

it: Betulla finlandese

Origin: Europe, Asia (Temperate zones of Europe and Asia)

Ecological: available as FSC controlled wood, available as PEFC certified wood, not listed on CITES

Usage: Furniture, musical-instrument making, Doors, airplane interior finishing, Panels, interior finishing, Intarsia

Colors: White / White yellow, Beige / Yellow brown

Available cuts: Flat / Crown cut, Rift / Quarter cut

Available strengths: 0.5 – 0.6 mm

Tree Height: Up to 30 m

Bark: Milky white, flaking off diagonally

Texture: Fine

Smell: Inconspicuous

Resistance: Very low resistance to fungi and insects

Mechanische Bearbeitung: Good

Technical wood data:

Raw Density: 0.57 - 0.63 g/ccm

Compressive Strength: 42 - 62 N/mm²

Flexural Strength: 120 - 144 N/mm²

Shear Strength: 16,1 - 18,0 N/mm²