White Alder Commercial Hardwood

Natural consistency and beautiful color can give it the visual appeal of cherry maple or birch.

White alder commercial hardwood.

The overall grain pattern and appearance is similar to birch betula genus though redder than birch and both genera are derived from the same family betulaceae grain texture. The alder tree takes about 25 40 years to mature and begins to mark a decline in quality of wood after age 70 years. The largest species of alder are the red alder which is commonly found in north america along the west coast and the black alder which is native to europe. Clear and knotty alder alder is the leading hardwood of the pacific northwest.

It usually grows to a height of 90 feet. Alder is typified by its consistent color ranging from white to a light rosy brown. Alder dries to an even honey tone and can be finished to resemble more expensive fine grained species. Distribution principally the pacific northwest where it is the most abundant commercial hardwood.

I m working my way alphabetically by botanical name so check out the latest added wood to see where i m at in the queue. I m slowly grinding my way through roughly 800 wood species that have still yet to be listed on the site. We re here 8 00 am to 5 00 pm monday through saturday. Alder is a relatively easy wood to work with machines well and takes a finish well.

Grain is generally straight with a moderately. From interior finish hardwood to furniture building we provide the ongoing alder supply our customers demand. Alder alnus rubra grades available. Principally the red alder grows in the pacific northwest where it is the most abundant commercial hardwood.

Average height is 90 ft and the tree matures in 25 to 40 years but will begin to deteriorate by 60 to 80 years of age. The alder is a deciduous hardwood tree that s a member of the birch family. Woodworkers source started in 1978 to provide the finest hardwood lumber to all types of woodworkers from beginners getting started with the craft to long time professionals. General description alder a relative of birch is almost white when freshly cut but quickly changes with exposure to air becoming light brown with a yellow or reddish tinge.

Alder is a very soft textured hardwood can be easily dented with the thumbnail. Alder produces 17 5 million btu s of heat per cord. There is no visible distinction between heartwood and sapwood. Heartwood is formed only in trees of advanced age and there is no visible boundry between sap and heartwood.

Red alder tends to be a light tan to reddish brown. It doesn t matter what your skills are we aim to provide friendly service and advice. Alder a relative of birch is almost white when freshly cut but quickly changes on exposure to air becoming light brown with a yellow or reddish tinge.