Birch lumber is derived from various North American birch tree species, with a uniform texture and dense wood. It is easy to treat but prone to decay and insect infestation. Birch is commonly used for indoor projects due to its low cost and can also be used for furniture, toys, paper, and toothpicks. Birch trees are hardy and have a high germination rate, with leaves changing color and falling off in autumn and winter.
Birch lumber is a common lumber that comes from a number of tree species native to North America. The wood of these trees is dense and the texture is uniform. Lumber is taken from both the sapwood, which is the outer section of the trunk just below the bark, and the inner section, known as the heartstock. In some birch timbers, the sapwood contains small knots.
Birch lumber comes in different colors. White birch, which appears as a light creamy wood, comes from paper or gray birch. Yellow birch is one of the most common types of birch wood and is derived, as the name suggests, from yellow birch. Red birch lumber is the heart stem of the yellow birch.
Birch lumber is easy to treat and remains stable once treated. Green or untreated birch lumber holds a lot of water and can lose nearly 16% of its total volume as it dries out. Lumber is prone to bending and twisting if not weighted down as it dries. After it is dry, the wood is susceptible to decay and insect and fungal infestation and must be treated to prevent damage. It holds up well when kept indoors, although it deteriorates quickly outdoors and is generally not suitable for outdoor projects.
Reasonably inexpensive, birch is used for a variety of projects and for firewood. It is one of the most commonly used hardwoods, largely due to its low price. In addition to its utility as lumber, birch can be used to make furniture, toys, paper, and toothpicks.
Birch lumber comes from different species of birch trees. These trees belong to the genus Betula and are related to oak and beech. Most birch trees reach a height of 40-50 feet (about 12-15m). On many birch species, the bark peels easily, giving it a papery quality. The bark, especially of the white birch tree, is also sturdy and pliable enough to use in craft projects.
Birch is a hardy tree with a high germination rate. It moves easily to new areas and grows rapidly to maturity. The leaves of all trees of the birch family change color and fall off the trees in autumn and winter.
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