Ash - White

COLOR: Heartwood is light tan to dark brown; sapwood is creamy white. Similar in appearance to white oak, but frequently more yellow.
GRAIN: Bold,
straight, moderately open grain with occasional wavy figuring. Can have
strong contrast in grain in plainsawn boards.

HARDNESS/JANKA: 1320; 2% harder than Northern red oak.

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY: Above average (change coefficient .00274; 26% more stable than red oak).

DURABILITY: Elastic, hard; excellent shock resistance. Remains smooth under friction.
IMAGE FINISH:Top portion is finished with water-base urethane; bottom with oil-modified polyurethane.