Ash

In Ash the heartwood is light tan to dark brown. The sapwood is creamy white to bright white. The grain patterning is bold and similar to the oaks. Ash is harder than red oak. Ash is very durable. Ash stains well. Ash has above average stability.

Grades:

Select white

Boards are creamy to bright white with light tan grain patterns. No knots, checking. mineral streaking is allowed. A nice light uniform floor.We work hard selecting boards as uniform as possible.

Select conservation

Boards are clear with colors ranging from creamy white to dark brown. The contrast between the lighter sap and darker heart does seem to mellow with the passage of time. Called conservation by the Sampsons for the most sustainable use of the tree. Knots and checking are not permitted. This grade can be considered less formal.

Custom milled plank flooring Specifications:

• Face Widths: 3” up to 6” select white (widths over 6” on an accumulation basis)
• Face Widths: 3” up to 9” select conservation (widths over 9” on an accumulation basis)
• Face Widths: 3” up to 9” select conservation (widths over 9” on an accumulation basis)
• Accents Strips (face widths): 3/4” up to 2 1/2” available in both grades
• Thickness: 25/32”
• Lengths: ranges available, ash can run longer than other Maine hardwoods. common average between 5’ to 8’
• Milling: Tongue + groove with backed. Endmatching option available. Flooring can be ordered with endmatching (a tongue or groove at the end of board length)

All flooring is milled in Warren, Maine to your specifications.

Fun facts/traditional uses:

• baseball bats
• canoe paddles
• oars
• spade
• hoe handles