| Scientific Name: | Betula alleghaniensis |
| Common Names: | Yellow Birch, Red Birch (heartwood) |
| Market Availability: | Usually available in 4/4 – 5/4. Limited availability in 6/4 – 8/4 |
| Common Uses: | Flooring, furniture, cabinets |
| Regional Differences: | Birch is exclusively a northern species |
| Color Specifications: | Unselected, Red 1 Face (Red Birch), Sap 1 Face |
| Grade: | NHLA Standard Grade Rules |
| Defects to consider: | Stain, sticker shadow |
| Alternatives: | Hard Maple, Soft Maple, White Birch, Beech, Cherry |
| Shipping Weight: | Kiln Dried 4300 lbs/MBF (826 kg/m3) |
| Specific Gravity: | Kiln Dried 0.57, Green 0.50 |
| Compressive Strength: | (Perpendicular to grain) 970 psi |
| Janka Hardness: | (Pounds-force) 1260 |
Birch (Red)
