SPECIES

Ash

Fraxinus species, including Fraxinus americana

American Ash is highly regarded for its strength, toughness, and distinctive grain. It is commonly used for bending and turning and is widely available across the eastern U.S., growing in diverse environments that contribute to its varied characteristics.

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AHSB499-02
4/4 S&B White Ash
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Ash features light-colored sapwood ranging from white to yellow and heartwood that is light to dark brown. The grain is generally straight with a coarse, uniform texture, and distinct contrasts between soft summer growth and harder winter growth rings. Mineral streaks, often referred to as “glassworm,” are common and not considered defects under grading rules.

WORKABILITY

Ash machines well, with strong performance in nailing, screwing, and gluing. It takes stains and finishes easily, and its excellent shock resistance makes it ideal for hand tools and sports equipment. It is also suitable for thermal modification, commonly used for decking and garden furniture.

COMMON USES
  • Furniture
  • Flooring
  • Doors
  • Mouldings
  • Paneling
  • Tool and sport handles
GRADE OPTIONS

Clarity for all applications

Our Ash comes in a variety of different grades. See below for images of our average pack of Ash in the core three grades we offer. 

Select & Better
AHSB499-01
4/4 SB White Ash
Layer 1 Top Face
AHSB499-02
4/4 SB White Ash
Layer 1 Back Face
AHSB499-03
4/4 SB White Ash
Layer 2 Top Face
AHSB499-04
4/4 SB White Ash
Layer 2 Back Face
AHSB499-05
4/4 SB White Ash
Layer 3 Top Face
AHSB499-06
4/4 SB White Ash
Layer 3 Back Face
AHSB499-07
4/4 SB White Ash
Layer 4 Top Face
AHSB499-08
4/4 SB White Ash
Layer 4 Back Face
AHSB499-09
4/4 SB White Ash 
Layer 5 Top Face
AHSB499-10
4/4 SB White Ash
Layer 5 Back Face
AHSB499-11
4/4 SB White Ash 
Layer 6 Top Face
AHSB499-12
4/4 SB White Ash 
Layer 6 Back Face

Specs

Min. Width: 4 in

Min. Length: 6 ft

Min. Clarity: 83.33% 

1 Common
AH1C499-02
4/4 1C White Ash 
Layer 1 Top Face
AH1C499-01
4/4 1C White Ash 
Layer 1 Back Face
AH1C499-03
4/4 1C White Ash 
Layer 2 Top Face
AH1C499-04
4/4 1C White Ash 
Layer 2 Back Face
AH1C499-05
4/4 1C White Ash 
Layer 3 Top Face
AH1C499-06
4/4 1C White Ash 
Layer 3 Back Face
AH1C499-07
4/4 1C White Ash
Layer 4 Top Face
AH1C499-08
4/4 1C White Ash 
Layer 4 Back Face
AH1C499-09
4/4 1C White Ash
Layer 5 Top Face
AH1C499-10
4/4 1C White Ash
Layer 5 Back Face
AH1C499-11
4/4 1C White Ash 
Layer 6 Top Face
AH1C499-12
4/4 1C White Ash 
Layer 6 Back Face

Specs

Min. Width: 3 in

Min. Length: 4 ft

Min. Clarity: 66.66% 

2 Common
AH2C499-01
4/4 2C White Ash
Layer 1 Top Face
AH2C499-02
4/4 2C White Ash 
Layer 1 Back Face
AH2C499-03
4/4 2C White Ash
Layer 2 Top Face
AH2C499-04
4/4 2C White Ash 
Layer 2 Back Face
AH2C499-05
4/4 2C White Ash
Layer 3 Top Face
AH2C499-06
4/4 2C White Ash
Layer 3 Back Face
AH2C499-07
4/4 2C White Ash
Layer 4 Top Face
AH2C499-08
4/4 2C White Ash
Layer 4 Back Face
AH2C499-09
4/4 2C White Ash
Layer 5 Top Face
AH2C499-10
4/4 2C White Ash
Layer 5 Back Face
AH2C499-11
4/4 2C White Ash
Layer 6 Top Face
AH2C499-12
4/4 2C White Ash
Layer 6 Back Face

Specs

Min. Width: 3 in

Min. Length: 4 ft

Min. Clarity: 50% 

All White Ash Products We Offer

Grades Lengths (ft) Thicknesses  Color or Characteristic Sorts
Select & Better (S&B) 8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-16*

4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4*, 12/4*

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1 Common (1C) 4-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-16*

4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4*, 12/4*

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2 Common (2C) 4-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-16*

4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4*, 12/4*

 UNS

*Available upon request only

regional map - w names

Sourcing Regions

Ash typically grows throughout the eastern United States. 

We source our Ash from the   Northern,  Appalachian, and  Northeastern  regions of the US.

The American Hardwood Export Council has an excellent interactive map that can show you where different species grow in the US.

Click the link below and select the species "American Ash" to see a map of how much of the US forest volume is Ash. 

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Additional Resources

EBOOK

Guide to Sustainable American Hardwoods

This publication combines AHEC’s guide to species and the guide to lumber grades in to a single illustrated and comprehensive guide to sustainable American hardwoods. The front half of the publication gives a full break down of the properties, applications, environmental credentials of the commercially available U.S. hardwood species. The back gives a simplified explanation of the NHLA grading system, which is the national standard for the U.S. hardwood lumber industry and forms the basis for export grading.

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Guide to Sustainable American Hardwoods
GUIDE

American Ash - AHEC Species Guide

Discover detailed info on material availability, mechanical properties, and more on the American Hardwood Export Council website. 

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