Birch
Name
• Scientific: Betula pendula Roth, B. pubescens Ehrh
• Spanish: Birch
Origin

Description of the wood
• Sapwood and heartwood: Yellowish-white to pale orange-white
• Grain: Straight, occasionally wavy
• Texture: Fine
• Defects: Small knots, scab, and slight rot
Impregnation
• From impregnable to moderately impregnable
Mechanization
• Sawing: Easy, no problems
• Drying: Easy and fast, with hardly any defects.
• Planing: Easy.
• Gluing: Easy
• Nailing and screwing: Pre-drilling is recommended.
• Finishing: Stain takes unevenly. Varnishes adhere well.
Applications
• Fine interior furniture, turned and carved furniture
• Interior paneling: Friezes, moldings, baseboards
• Decorative veneers and plywood
Mechanical properties
• Static bending strength: 1,548 kg/cm²
• Modulus of elasticity: 170,000 kg/cm²
• Compressive strength parallel to the axis: 526 kg/cm²
To be considered
- It is a wood highly valued for its light color.