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A very hard wood almost unaffected when exposed to water. Therefore, it is used for keels of ships and flood gates. On account of its hardness it was used for wheels and railway sleepers.
wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles
An hardwood often used to make chair frames and country furniture.
A hardwood which lacks a pronounced grain.
Lasting hardwood with light grain patterns. This wood is perfect for stained and painted finishes.
A hard, strong wood, similar in appearance to maple. This relatively inexpensive wood is often used for frames, bent or turned parts, and veneers.
(Europe/USA) A cream-white veneer with a delicately flecked figure. Width 8-10 inches.
A wood much used in making articles of furniture, chairs being the most favoured; also used for other articles that are afterwards painted. It is of brownish white colour, hard and solid, and has a speckled grain.
A white wood with a red tinge, beech is excellent for those looking to install a durable, shock resistant floor. Beech gained popularity because it is adaptable and looks great in any room with its clear, smooth appearance. The average Beech wood tree is 120 feet high with long, straight grains. The smooth grains are suitable for smaller spaces, making a room appear to be larger than it is. Beech flooring is a fantastic choice for families with pets or children, having a natural resistance to daily wear and tear.
A durable, medium hardwood with light, nondescript grain patterns; ideal for stained and painted finishes.
A relatively inexpensive hardwood, similar in appearance to maple. Beechwood is used for frames, veneers, and turned or bent parts.