Beech is a wood flooring that has a much lighter tone compared to darker woods such as mahogany. It's also extremely popular in the home - especially in living and dining rooms.
However, there are a number of factors that may mean beech is not the best flooring material for certain areas of the home. Here are a few of beech's positive properties, as well as some drawbacks.
Durability - Beech is very durable; with a Janka rating of 1300, it offers as much as strength as oak. The wood also possesses excellent shock resistance - making it a popular choice on basketball courts, as well as high traffic areas of the home.
Moisture Sensitivity - In areas that are clear of moisture, beech is fine. However, the wood loses a huge amount of its strength when it's exposed to damp conditions.
Workability - Beech has a straight grain, making the occurrence of irregularities much less likely. On the downside though, beech is very heavy and difficult to cut - which could be problematic if cutting to a specific shape or size.
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Date : 05/01/2012
Category: Flooring Industry News