North American Maple
Maple (North American) is 115% as hard as Red Oak (1450 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for Red Oak).
- Flooring Trade Name
Maple (North American)
- Botanical Name
Acer, saccharum
- Lumber Trade Name(s)
Hard Maple, Sugar Maple, N. American Maple
- Origin
North America
- Description
Maple (North American) is dense and strong. It has a very fine texture, and beautiful curving grain patterns.
- Stability
Maple (North American) demonstrates a low level of stability, inferior to Red Oak.
- Safety/Allergic Reactions
Maple (North American) has been associated with contact dermatitis.
- Color Change (photo-sensitivity)
Maple (North American) undergoes a medium degree of color change, with slight ambering from a cream white to a more golden cream color over time.
- Color Range
Maple (North American) features a cream colored sapwood and heartwood in shades of medium to dark brown and tan.
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