Alder European

Trade Name :
Alder

Origin :
Europe, Asia

Uses :
For veneer, lumber, musical instruments, fruit crates, at present used as solid wood for furniture. Was considered to be an inferior wood not accepted by the furniture industry until the mid-nineties when it became fashionable.

Properties :
After felling the color is first orange-red and subsequently darkens to a reddish-white or brownish-red. Alder is less decorative and often has defects. Perfect logs are seldom to be found. The species is relatively unsuitable for sliced veneer. Fine streaks are found spread over the entire surface in almost all cases.

Jointing :
Glue joints hold very well. Screws and nails provide tight joints.