American Ash Wood

American Ash wood is a commonly used utility wood in various parts of the world. The toughness of this timber, and its excellent shock resistance, makes it suitable for miscellaneous items, furniture, and flooring. This straight-grained hardwood draws several comparisons to oak in its aesthetic and is incredibly lightweight. Unlike other timbers, American Ash has less colour variation in its heartwood and sapwood, making it ideal for those interested in cohesive pieces.
American Ash

Benefits of Ash Wood

Resilient
Ash wood is well known for its toughness and resistance to shock. This makes it ideal for furniture that exposed to wear and tear, as well as miscellaneous items such as tool handles and baseball bats.
Flexible
Despite its hardness, Ash is a flexible wood. This makes it malleable for bending and steam-bending into various shapes without breaking.

Aesthetic
This wood has a straight grain, and a low level of colour variation makes it easy for those interested in creating pieces that are consistent in colour.

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The workability of American Ash

The working properties of this wood, and its general cost-effectiveness, make it an ideal choice for many projects. Not only does this wood lumber well, but it also performs well with nails, screws, and glue. The customisation of this wood is also incredible due to the ease with which it can be stained and polished. It is most used for practical applications requiring a higher level of durability, such as decking and cladding.

Types of finishes

The versatility of American Ash shines when stains and finishes are on the table. This wood is of a few that maintain their grain and texture even after being stained – making it easy to alter to better suit the aesthetic of your space. While this timber looks incredible in its natural state, it can be stained to offer a variety of shades, from those that resemble oak to blackwood!

Leading Timber Suppliers
M&A Timbers is one of the leading suppliers of American Ash in South Africa. We provide a range of high-quality hardwoods that are perfect for various applications. For more information about our exotic timbers, please reach out to our team.