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Timber Facts - White Beech

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

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

2. What can I use White Beech for?
Haldane has the manufacturing capability to use White 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 White Beech come from?
It comes from Germany. (back to top)

5. Is White Beech environmentally friendly?
White 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 White Beech be used externally?
No, White 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 White 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?
White Beech is only available in harvested lengths of 4.00 Linear Metres. (back to top)

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

   
   


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