Case 4 06.
Is ash wood a hardwood.
Green ash and black ash trees are preferentially attacked by the insects followed by white ash and blue ash.
Ash wood flooring has a similar bold grain like oak with the heartwood being light tan to dark brown and sapwood creamy white.
Wide x varying length solid hardwood flooring 20 sq.
Thick x 2 1 4 in.
The wood is generally straight grained with a coarse uniform texture.
The degree and availability of light colored sapwood and other properties will vary according to the growing regions.
White ash has excellent shock resistance and along with hickory carya spp it is one of the most commonly used hardwoods for tool handles in north america particularly in shovels and hammers where toughness and impact resistance.