The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: White Ash

Botanical Name: Fraxinus, excelsior

Lumber Name: White Ash

Grows In: North America

Products / Ash, White

Description:

White Ash is very similar in graining to red oak. It is offered in a selected color sort providing a uniform pale cream coloration which is much lighter than oak.

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range: White Ash varies greatly in color from a blond cream color to the darker tans and browns found closer to the heart of the tree. We offer Ash specially color selected for a uniform light cream color in the upper grades of our SingleStrip & ThinStrip lines. We also offer European Ash in our Tekno line which has the same appearance as American White Ash.

Color Change: White Ash undergoes a medium degree of color change over time by ambering from a pale cream colored when freshly sanded to a more a straw tan color as it ages.

Hardness:

White Ash is 105% as hard as red oak (1320 on the Janka scale vs.1260 for red oak).

Where to Use:

White Ash is used wherever a light colored floor with distinctive graining is desired and may be used residentially and commercially.

Stability:

White Ash is average in stability, similar to red oak.

Allergic Reaction Potential:

There are no reported cases of allergic reaction to White Ash dust. However, wood dust in general can be a hazard.

Known Finish Issues:

No finish incompatibilities are known at this time. However, ALWAYS test the finish you propose to use FIRST on test pieces to insure compatibility.