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1. What colour is American Cherry?
2. What can I use American Cherry for?
3. Will it change colour?
4. Where does American Cherry come from?
5. Is it environmentally friendly?
6. What does Haldane (UK) Ltd do to support the
environmental issues?
7. Can American Cherry be used externally?
8. Will it shrink?
9. Are there any restrictions on lengths available?
10. Are there other common names for American
Cherry?
1. What colour is American Cherry?
It is Rich Red to Reddish Brown as per the swatch. (back
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2. What can I use American Cherry for?
Haldane has the manufacturing capability to use American Cherry
for handrails, glazing beads, turnings and mouldings. (back
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3. Will the wood change colour?
As with most materials, the wood's colour will change in time
from exposure to natural light and heat. However, we endeavour
to carefully select materials to colour match all contracts
and therefore ensure that any change in colour is consistent.
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4. Where does American Cherry come from?
It comes from America. (back to top)
5. Is American Cherry environmentally
friendly?
American Cherry is not an endangered species. Haldane (UK)
only source materials from internationally recognised suppliers
who harvest, replant and carefully manage their stock to ensure
continued availability for future generations. (back
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6. How does Haldane (UK) Ltd support environmental
issues?
As large users of a key resource, we are extremely conscientious
of the environment and our responsibility in its protection.
As a result, we are active members of the following environmentally
conscious organisations:
1) British Woodworking Federation
2) T.R.A.D.A.
3) World Wildlife Federation.
4) Scottish Hardwood Chartered (back to top)
7. Can American Cherry be used externally?
Yes, American Cherry is not as susceptible to perishing as
some woods, however, it is essential that the wood is treated
on an annual basis in order to withstand the weather conditions.
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8. Will it shrink?
All of our stocks of American Cherry have been kiln dried
to prevent movement, however, wood is a natural product that
lives and breathes. It is therefore susceptible to movement
in extreme circumstances through factors such as direct heat
and light (back to top)
9. Are there any restrictions on lengths
available?
American Cherry is only available in harvested lengths of
3.60 Linear Metres. (back to top)
10. Are there other common names for
American Cherry?
Yes, it may be known as Canadian Black Cherry. (back
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