Technical specifications of Albertini woods
ALDER
Wood of good mechanical resistance and very good workability and endurance.
Main characteristics of the essence:
| Origin: |
Rocky Mountains, Canada |
| Characteristics of trunks: |
Usually the tree doesn't exceed the height of 25 m; the diameter is normally not lower than 60 cm. |
| Aspect: |
At the moment of cutting the color is generally whitish, then it becomes light brownish with rosy or yellowish tones during the ageing. |
| Specific gravity: |
After ageing, 450 kg/m3 |
| Mechanical features: |
Average resistance to axial compression: 34 N/mmq, to flexion: 70 N/mmq |
| Use: |
Carpentry, furniture and windows. |
Finishings: