White Ash (2026)
Fraxinus americana • Eastern United States
Hardwood
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White Ash is prized for its excellent strength, shock resistance, and attractive grain.
Key Takeaways
- White Ash has a Janka hardness of 1,320 lbf and density of 42 lbs/ft³.
- Common uses include Flooring, Furniture, Baseball bats.
- Color: Creamy white to light brown.
- Low for indoor use.
Janka Hardness
1,320 lbf
Density
42 lbs/ft³
Moisture
12-14%
Fire Rating
Class B
Durability
Class C - Indoor use
Price Range
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Color Characteristics
Creamy white to light brown
Key Characteristics
- •Excellent shock resistance
- •Straight grain
- •Good strength-to-weight
- •Excellent bending
- •Easy to work
- •Good fastener holding
- •Takes stains well
- •Prominent grain
Common Applications
- •Flooring
- •Furniture
- •Baseball bats
- •Tool handles
- •Interior trim
- •Bentwood
- •Veneer
- •Musical instruments
Maintenance Requirements
Low for indoor use.
Advantages
- Excellent strength
- Beautiful grain
- Good workability
- Wide availability
- Affordable
- Takes stains well
- Good for bending
- Versatile
Considerations
- Poor decay resistance
- Not for outdoor use
- Coarse grain
- Susceptible to ash borer
- Color differences
- May need grain filler
- Limited availability
- Requires finish
Frequently Asked Questions
Flooring, Furniture, Baseball bats, Tool handles, Interior trim, Bentwood, Veneer, Musical instruments.
White Ash has a Janka hardness rating of 1,320 lbf, making it a softer wood suitable for Flooring, Furniture, Baseball bats.
White Ash wood is Creamy white to light brown. Excellent shock resistance
Low for indoor use.
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