ASH

Latin name: Fraxinus

Type of wood: Hardwood

Characteristics:
Comprising around 65 species, Ash is very dense, tough and strong whilst benefitting from good elasticity and is popular for woodworking because it takes polishes and stains very well.

Uses:
Furniture, tools, panelling, veneers

Advantages: 

• tough and resilient
  • straight grained and flexible
  • even colour with some species having attractive patterns
  • stains and polishes well

Disadvantages:

• very pale in colour, can be prone to warp if exposed to sunlight