Alder wood the species
- The grain pattern and color of alder makes it suitable as a substitute for cherry.
Sustainable wood
The hardwood forests of the eastern United States contain a wide range of temperate hardwood species, which have been managed for commercial and non-commercial purposes since the turn of the 20th century.
Their availability and characteristics vary according to growing regions but every American hardwood species is growing at a far greater rate than it is harvested. Few other countries can boast this level of success in the sustainability of its hardwood forests. The American hardwood forests support a vibrant, healthy and increasing stand of timber, as well as a large and diverse wildlife population.
Once harvested and milled, American hardwoods offer a great variety of color, grain and character; from the warm, darker tones of red oak, cherry and alder to the lighter hues of maple, tulipwood and ash.
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WOOD DESCRIPTION
Alder is almost white when freshly cut, but quickly changes on exposure to air, becoming light brown with a yellow or reddish tinge. There is no visible difference between the sap and the heartwood, although heartwood is formed only in older or mature trees. The wood of alder is fairly straight grain, somewhat similar in character to cherry, with uniform texture.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Alder has medium density, but is relatively soft. It has low bending strength, shock resistance, and stiffness. It is easily turned and can be polished and stained to an excellent finish.
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Alder – The Versatile Hardwood.
For workability, availability, and finishing, Alder is a very predictable material. It can be used alone or together with other species.Alder is a close or fine grained wood similar to cherry, birch and maple.
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