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European Elm

European Elm timber sample
Colour and grain vary.

One of the most beautiful native and European hardwoods with a variable often interlocked grain and a unique figure caused by wavy rows of latewood vessels. Elm is light grey to medium reddish brown in colour, quite variable, and is a medium to high movement timber, although very resistant to splitting. Traditional uses include Windsor chair seats, Cartwheel-hubs, Coffins and Country style furniture. Elm is non durable, unless fully immersed in water, but is used for boat planking and waney edged cladding.

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Timber specification

Origin
UK (especially Scotland) and parts of Europe
Density
550 kg/m³
Availability
Limited; waney edged kiln dried boards
Movement in Service
Medium to large
Grade
Sykes grade
Thicknesses Available
27mm, 41mm, 54mm, 80mm, 100mm
Colour
Greyish brown to medium reddish brown, quite variable and often with pips and burry patches
Length and Width Specification
2.1m and longer × 100mm and wider

Timber is a natural material. Colour and grain vary; sizes, grades and availability will be confirmed with your quotation.

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