Quebec Wood Export Bureau

Yellow Birch
Betula alleghaniensis

Colour
Sapwood is creamy white to light yellow. Heartwood is reddish brown.

Texture
Close grain, uniform, grain pattern similar to hard maple's, although 25%.

Common applications
Furniture, flooring, mouldings, millwork, cabinetry, dowels, turnings. Classification

Classification
Clear
Select & Better
#1 Common
#2 Common

Standard dimensions available

Standard industry grade

Types of finish available

High gloss	Semi-gloss	Matte
> 75% gloss	50 à 75% gloss	< 50% gloss

Specifications

CLEAR	SELECT & BETTER
Best appearance. Selected for uniformity of light color. Slight variation in the natural sapwood color (sticker stain is not considered a defect). Limited small character marks. Pin knots allowed. Mineral streaks of less than 1/8" x 1" (3 x 25 mm). No checks or splits. Minimum length: 12" (30 cm)	Combination of clear and select grades. The most standard high grade hardwood flooring sold on the world market. Excellent appearance. Variation in the natural sapwood color (sticker stain is not considered a defect). Limited character marks. Sound knots of less than 1/8" x 4" (3 x 100 mm). No stains, checks, or splits. Minimum length: 12" (30 cm).
#1 COMMON	#2 COMMON
Variegated appearance. All color variations allowed. Sound knots less than 3/8" (10 mm), flags, worm holes, and mineral streaks allowed. No splits, holes, or voids. Minimum length: 10" (25 cm).	Rustic appearance. All color variations allowed. All characteristics of the species allowed. A serviceable floor after knot holes, worm holes, checks, splits, and other imperfections are filled and finished. Minimum length: 10" (25 cm)
Standard grading allowance: maximum of 5% below the actual grade. Also available in combination of grades.

Physical Properties

Working Properties