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American Poplar/Tulipwood
American tulipwood, often mislabeled as American poplar, is a large tree species known for its strength and wide, knot-free specifications. It is commonly used in furniture, interior joinery, and various construction applications, with its sapwood being creamy white and heartwood ranging from yellowish brown to olive green. The wood is easy to dry, works well with various applications, and holds finishes exceptionally well.
American Poplar/Tulipwood
- 1. Technical Information >Hardwood Timber Timber Species > American Poplar / Tulipwood Although it is often referred to as American Poplar, American Tulipwood is not a Poplar (Populus) and has many superior properties. However, the tree resembles the shape of the European Poplar, hence its name in the USA. Tulipwood is one of the largest trees in the U.S. forest and can produce very wide and long specifications, which are relatively knot free. It represents around 9% of the standing hardwood resource, which ensures continuity and volume supply to export markets Uses American Poplar/Tulipwood, is used for skirting and architrave, in light construction, furniture, interior joinery, kitchen cabinets, doors, panelling, mouldings, edged-glued panels, turning and carving. Head Office, Production Mill, BulkTimber Sales Email: office@iitimber.co.uk FAX: 0161 872 2501 TEL: 0161 872 1841 ILLINGWORTH INGHAM (M/cr) LTD
- 2. Appearance Colour – Thesapwood is creamy white and may be streaked. The size of the sapwood and some physical characteristics will vary according to growing regions. The heartwood of Poplar/Tulipwood varies from pale yellowish brown to olive green. The green colour in the heartwood will tend to darken on exposure to light and turn brown. Grain – The wood is straight grained. Texture – The wood has a medium to fine texture. Characteristics Strength – American Tulipwood is very strong for its weight. Weight - 450 kg/m³. Natural Durability - Non-resistant to decay. Ease Of Drying - American Tulipwood dries easily. Illingworth Ingham (M/cr) supply kiln dried stock. Preservative Treatment - The heartwood is moderately resistant to preservative treatment, sapwood is permeable. Working properties Sawing – Good Planing – Excellent Drilling – Good Boring – Good Turning – Good Carving – Good Moulding – Excellent Nailing – Good Screwing – Good Gluing – Good Steam Bending – Medium steam bending classification Finishing It takes and holds paint, enamel and stain exceptionally well.
- 3. Specification for AmericanPoplar / Tulipwood PLEASE NOTE IF FSC/PEFC CERTIFIED WOOD IS REQUIRED PLEASE SPECIFY AT TIME OF PLACING AN ORDER.
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