Beech
Beech is a dense, close-grained hardwood found throughout the Appalachian region, valued for its hardness, consistency, and versatility across furniture, millwork, and flooring applications.
The heartwood of beech is light reddish brown to a pale, almost white tone, with sapwood that shows little contrast from the heartwood, giving the wood a naturally uniform appearance. Beech has a straight grain with a fine, even texture. Small pin knots may occur, and quartersawn surfaces reveal a distinctive fleck pattern from the wood's medullary rays, a natural characteristic prized in select applications.
Scientific Name
Fagus grandifolia
Also Known As
Beech
Janka Hardness
Avg. Dried Weight
3.8 lbs/bdft
Common Uses
Doors
Flooring
Furniture
Panelling
Tool Handles
Turning
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The Matson Difference
Beech has a light, uniform color, that takes careful handling to protect, which is why Matson treats it as a White Wood species from the moment it arrives at our mill. Strict, time-sensitive processing schedules and inspection before and after kiln drying keep staining to a minimum, while our species-specific processes help preserve Beech's naturally pale tone and fine, even texture. The result is a consistent, high-yield Beech product that keeps the clean appearance customers expect, whether it's destined for furniture, millwork, or flooring.
Available from Matson
Thicknesses
4/4 - 8/4
Lengths
6' - 16'
Widths
Contact for details
Grades
Prime, 1C, 2C
Surface Finishes
S2S
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