This species varies from light grey to light reddish in colour tone, based on the temperature of the area where the tree grows. Beech is fine textured and grains are generally straight. In production, the steaming process can cause the colour tone to turn dark reddish. A Beech floor creates a warm, cozy atmosphere in any setting, whether fresh and modern or luxurious and elegant.
Beech is one of the most commonly utilized European wood species. European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is used for Karelia hardwood flooring. Beech rows in Central Europe, where it grows to a height of 148 ft with a trunk diameter of 4 ft. Beech forms dense and impressive looking forests.
Janka-hardness 1350.
When installing Beech over radiant heating, please keep in mind that Beech expands and contracts more than other species. Practical and hardwearing, Beech wood flooring is in many homes.
Look for Karelia Beech product range here.