Our Maple Wood Is A Great Option For Any Project
Maple Wood is appreciated for its warm color and classic look. It is one of the most well-known wood species, especially because of its widespread flooring use. As a hardwood, it is often used in high-foot traffic areas such as basketball courts, bowling alleys, or dance floors.
Maple Wood is a dense and durable wood with a straight grain and fine, even texture, which is easy to turn. Maple Wood can be used to make any commonly used objects, ranging from butcher blocks to baseball bats.
At Brazilian Lumber, we have all the decking materials, fasteners, accessories, and trims you need for your decking project. We also offer amazing tropical hardwood, composite alternatives, artificial turf & ivy, and interior flooring. Please let us know if you need help locating the instructions or return policies, and we will readily assist you.
Description
Maple Wood Extra Information
Maple Wood is appreciated for its warm color and classic look. It is one of the most well-known wood species, especially because of its widespread flooring use. As a hardwood, it is often used in high-foot traffic areas such as basketball courts, bowling alleys, or dance floors.
It is a dense and durable wood with a straight grain and fine, even texture, which is easy to turn. It can be used to make any commonly used objects, ranging from butcher blocks to baseball bats.
Maple Wood Technical Information
Other Names: Hard Maple, Sugar Maple, Rock Maple
Scientific Name: Acer saccharum
Distribution: Northeastern North America
Tree Size: 80-115 ft (25-35 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 44 lbs/ft3 (705 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .56, .71
Janka Hardness: 1,450 lbf (6,450 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 15,800 lbf/in2 (109.0 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 1,830,000 lbf/in2 (12.62 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 7,830 lbf/in2 (54.0 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 4.8%, Tangential: 9.9%, Volumetric: 14.7%, T/R Ratio: 2.1
Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Drying: Maple is kiln-dried until it reaches a moisture level of 6%.
Workability: It is easy to work with maple, using either hand or machine tools, although it does burn if machined with high-speed cutters. It turns, glues, and finishes well. Maple can easily be stained and oiled.
Maintenance: Maple floors must be sanded and sealed periodically depending on the foot traffic.
Sustainable: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) does not list maple in its appendices. The Forest Legality Initiative also states that maple can be exported and traded internationally. The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) does not list maple as an endangered species. Brazilian Lumber, LLC meets high standards for social, economic, and environmental responsibility. We monitor and document the chain of custody of all our hardwood. We are Lacey Act compliant, IBAMA compliant, and provide -certified options. This means that purchasing from us fuels the local lumber economy.
SIZES:
1-¾”. Net x 4”
1-¾”Net x 6”
¾” Net x 10”
¾” Net x 4”
¾” Net x 6”
¾” Net x 8”
What type of maple do we sell? Field maple, black maple, Hard maple, Rock maple, Sugar maple, and White maple.
Please call us for the latest prices. We would be glad to confirm your order and make payment arrangements. Orders can be shipped directly to your home or job site. Please phone or email if you have freight questions. Call for pricing and availability. 1-877-606-3306
