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Chestnut veneer

Above you see an example of Chestnut veneer.  If you are interested in this specie, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Characteristics of Chestnut veneer

Latin name:

Castanea sativa; Fam. Fagaceae

Other names:

Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut, Chestnut, Kastanie, Edelkastanie, Castano, Castagno, Chataigne

Characteristics:

wood of medium density, can easily be dyed and worked with all tools, good weather and rot resistance, very durable in harbour works, high content of Tannin

Wood color:

narrow greyish whitish to yellow sapwood, clearly separated from yellowish to darkbrown heartwood, which darkens under influence of light, distinct growth rings

Source:

Western and Southern Europe, Asia Minor, North Africa

Application:

furnitures, parquetry, interior design, window and door frames, ship- building, harbour works, bars and sleepers

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