Specs
- Common Names
- Alder
- Scientific Name
- Alnus spp.
- Origin
- North America, Europe
- Appearance
- Alder heartwood ranges from light tan to reddish-brown. It has a straight grain pattern with a fine to medium texture. The wood has a low to moderate natural luster.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 28-38 lbs/ft3 (450-610 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 590 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 7,900 lbf/in2 (54.5 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 1,160,000 lbf/in2 (8.00 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 4,740 lbf/in2 (32.7 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 8.8%, Volumetric: 13.2%, T/R Ratio: 2.1
- Durability
- Rated as perishable, susceptible to decay and insect attacks.
- Workability
- Alder wood is relatively easy to work with. It machines well and has good dimensional stability. It holds nails and screws satisfactorily, and it glues and stains well. It finishes smoothly, and it accepts a variety of finishes.
