1. What colour is Steam Beech?
2. What can I use Steam Beech for?
3. Will it change colour?
4. Where does Steam Beech come from?
5. Is it environmentally friendly?
6. What does Haldane (UK) Ltd do to support the environmental issues?
7. Can Steam Beech be used externally?
8. Will it shrink?
9. Are there any restrictions on lengths available?
10. Are there other common names for Steam Beech?

1. What colour is Steam Beech?
It is Pinky Brown as per the swatch. (back to top)

2. What can I use Steam Beech for?
Haldane has the manufacturing capability to use Steam Beech for handrails, glazing beads, turnings and mouldings. (back to top)

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. (back to top)

4. Where does Steam Beech come from?
It comes from Germany. (back to top)

5. Is Steam Beech environmentally friendly?
Steam Beech 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 to top)

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 Steam Beech be used externally?
No, Steam Beech is a very perishable material and would require to be treated every month to withstand the weather conditions. (back to top)

8. Will it shrink?
All of our stocks of Steam Beech 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?
Steam Beech is only available in harvested lengths of 4.000 Linear Metres. (back to top)

10. Are there other common names for Steam Beech?
Yes, it may be known as European Steamed Beech. (back to top)