The wood properties: Poplar tree can reach up to 49m in height and 2.4m in diameter. This may be the highest hardwood tree in the East Coast of the United States.
Poplar lumber is used for construction planks, plywood, panelling for steambath because of its low thermal conductivity.
Poplar wood has a white sapwood, maybe with some brown streaks. The heartwood color varies from greyish brown to light brown. The wood has a coarse surface, straight grains and relatively few defects. Poplar wood has small shrinkage and glues very well. In olden times, it was used for transports, signboards, saddle frames, interior wood lining. Nowadays, this wood is widely used for cabinets, veneer, furniture, pulp.
The wood is quite light in weight, soft, with a low compressing and torsional strength, low shock resistance and no odor when drying.
• Durability:
The heartwood is resistant to preservative, but not resistant to decay.
Kiln dried Poplar lumber has the moisture content of 8 – 12°C.
– Dimensions of kiln dried Poplar lumber imported in intact packing:
+ Thickness: 4/4″, 5/4″, 6/4″, 8/4″
+ Width: from 70mm to 300mm
+ Length: from 4 feet (1.2m) to 16 feet (4.8m)
– Packaging of kiln dried Poplar lumber:
+ Short bundle: 4 → 6 feet
+ Long bundle: 10 → 16feet
– Grades:
+ 1Com
+ 2Com
+ 3Com
If you are in need of raw Poplar wood, please contact us for the best price. Contact number: 0911 335 995.
