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ELM WOOD

Alternative Names & Variations: American Elm, Red Elm, English Elm

Color: Light to Medium Reddish-Brown Heartwood

Hardness: Soft

Sustainability Status: Sustainable, though availability is diminished due to Dutch Elm Disease.

Characteristics: Elm wood features interlocked grain, making it resistant to splitting, and has a somewhat coarse, uneven texture. The heartwood has a light to medium reddish-brown color, contrasting with well-defined paler sapwood.

Due to susceptibility to Dutch elm disease, mature trees are rare, but disease-resistant hybrids are being used for replacements. Elm wood is a versatile wood with unique characteristics, making it suitable for various applications.

STRENGTHS

  • Elm wood has a distinctive appearance with a light to medium reddish-brown color, adding visual appeal to finished products.

  • Elm wood is versatile and finds use in diverse applications such as furniture, hockey sticks, and papermaking.

WEAKNESSES

  • Elm wood is rated as non-durable and has poor dimensional stability.

  • Working with Elm wood can be challenging due to interlocked grain, causing potential tearout and fuzzy surfaces.

  • Some may exhibit allergies to Elm wood oils and wood dust.

ELM WOOD ALTERNATIVES

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