APPEARANCE/COLOR: The heartwood of beech is mostly a light reddish-brown. The sapwood is generally a pale white or straw color, sometimes with a pink or brown hue.
CLEAR GRADING RULES: Natural variations in heartwood and sapwood coloration, along with some allowable natural wood characters. Will admit the following: Occasional pin knots (up to 1/8’’ in diameter) small burls, streaks.
Beech Clear Unfinished
CHARACTER GRADING RULES: Distinct natural variations in heartwood and sapwood coloration, varying natural wood characters and sound knots. Will admit the following: Open knots and open characters (up to ½’’ in diameter that are fillable) worm holes, checks, streaks. Unlimited heartwood/sapwood.
Beech Character Unfinished