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Description: |
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White Ash is very similar in graining to oak. European White Ash is offered
by Tekno NA as it provides more of the pale cream coloration than the
North American species. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
Color
Range: European 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. Tekno NA offers
European White Ash which has the same appearance as
American White Ash, but a higher % of the blond cream colors.
Color
Change:
European 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.
View Tekno NA's European White Ash Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected: European
White
Ash Photo Page
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Hardness: |
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European White
Ash is 105% as hard as red oak (1320 on the
Janka scale vs.1260 for red oak).
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Where to Use: |
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Ash is used wherever a light colored floor with
distinctive graining is desired and may be used
residentially and commercially.
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Special
Characteristics/Issues Specific to this Species: |
Stability:
average, similar to Red Oak.
Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
none known at this time.
Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: none known at this time
- see Safety /
MSDS 
on the teknona.com downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time.
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Technical Info: |
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Installation
Instructions
Maintenance Instructions
Warranty
Safety /
MSDS
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Note: |
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Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
White Ash Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory - to access all species
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