Specifications
| Available As | Boards |
|---|---|
| Species | Hard Maple |
| Types | #1  white, unselected, brown |
| Length | Various |
| Width | Various |
| Thickness | Various |
| Finish | Unfinished |
| Grade | Select & Better, #1 Common |
General Characteristics
Hard Maple is a very popular and widely used hardwood. It is very dense and is generally a pale tan color.
Hard Maple is typically sorted at the sawmills into 3 categories:
- #1 & #2 white is sorted and sold for a premium due to its uniform white appearance.
- “Unselected” will have a mixture of darker heartwood and whiter sapwood within the same board.
- “Brown” is the byproduct of these sorts and is used in paint-grade or dark stain applications.
Typical Applications
Hard Maple has a wide variety of uses, including flooring, cutting surfaces, fixtures, and furniture. The floors of basketball courts and bowling alleys are typically constructed from Hard Maple flooring.