SPECIES

Hard Maple

Acer saccharum, Acer nigrum

American Hard Maple, renowned for its creamy white sapwood and strength, is a versatile hardwood valued worldwide for its durability and fine grain. Its excellent finishing qualities make it a popular choice for high-traffic flooring, furniture, and cabinetry.

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4/4 S&B Hard Maple
4/4 S&B Hard Maple
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

The sapwood is typically creamy white, occasionally with a reddish-brown hue, while the heartwood ranges from light to dark reddish brown. The wood has a close, fine texture, and is usually straight-grained, with occasional figure patterns like curly, fiddleback, or bird’s eye. It darkens slightly with time and exposure to light.

WORKABILITY

Hard maple machines, turns, and finishes beautifully. It glues, planes, and drills well but may require care when nailing or screwing. It is easy to sand and can be polished to a fine, smooth finish.

COMMON USES
  • Mouldings
  • Flooring
  • Furniture
  • Cabinets
  • Table and Worktops
  • Baseball Bats
GRADE OPTIONS

Clarity for all applications

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

Select & Better
HMSB412-01
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 1 Top Face
HMSB412-02
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 1 Back Face
HMSB412-03
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 2 Top Face
HMSB412-04
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 2 Back Face
HMSB412-05
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 3 Top Face
HMSB412-06
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 3 Back Face
HMSB412-07
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 4 Top Face
HMSB412-08
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 4 Back Face
HMSB412-09
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 5 Top Face
HMSB412-10
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 5 Back Face
HMSB412-11
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 6 Top Face
HMSB412-12
4/4 SB 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 6 Back Face

Specs

Min. Width: 4 in

Min. Length: 6 ft

Min. Clarity: 83.33% 

1 Common
HM1C412-01
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple
Layer 1 Top Face
HM1C412-02
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple
Layer 1 Back Face
HM1C412-03
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 2 Top Face
HM1C412-04
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 2 Back Face
HM1C412-05
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 3 Top Face
HM1C412-06
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 3 Back Face
HM1C412-07
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 4 Top Face
HM1C412-08
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 4 Back Face
HM1C412-09
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 5 Top Face
HM1C412-10
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 5 Back Face
HM1C412-11
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 6 Top Face
HM1C412-12
4/4 1C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 6 Back Face

Specs

Min. Width: 3 in

Min. Length: 4 ft

Min. Clarity: 66.66% 

2 Common
HM2C412-01
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 1 Top Face
HM2C412-02
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 1 Back Face
HM2C412-03
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 2 Top Face
HM2C412-04
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 2 Back Face
HM2C412-05
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 3 Top Face
HM2C412-06
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 3 Back Face
HM2C412-07
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 4 Top Face
HM2C412-08
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 4 Back Face
HM2C412-09
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 5 Top Face
HM2C412-10
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 5 Back Face
HM2C412-11
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 6 Top Face
HM2C412-12
4/4 2C 1&2 White Hard Maple 
Layer 6 Back Face

Specs

Min. Width: 3 in

Min. Length: 4 ft

Min. Clarity: 50% 

All Hard Maple 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*

 1&2 White, Brown, Color No Defect
1 Common (1C) 4-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-16*

4/4, 5/4, 6/4*, 8/4*

 1&2 White, Brown, Color No Defect
2 Common (2C) 4-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-16*

4/4, 5/4, 6/4*, 8/4*

 1&2 White, Brown, Color No Defect

*Available upon request only

regional map - w names

Sourcing Regions

We typically source our Hard Maple from the   Northern  and  Northeastern  regions of the US which is the primary area that Hard Maple grows.

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 Hard Maple" to see a map of how much of the US forest volume is Hard Maple. 

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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 Hard Maple - AHEC Species Guide

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

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