Trade Name : nBirch n nOrigin : nEurope and Asia up to about latitude 65° north. n nUses : nGreater significance as peeled Birch for furniture and panel industries (popular wood for bedrooms in the fifties). Also used for table and chair production. Very popular in Germany for burning in open fire places. In larger dimensions (seldom) also produced as sliced Birch. Most sliced Birch is “Yellow Birch” from the USA. n nProperties : nThe color is yellowish white but the logs often have brown hearts when mature. Birch wood has a low resistance to weather and is very susceptible to fungi and insect attack. Really clean logs, free of defects, are seldom found. Figured wood is frequent, much in demand sold as Ice Birch. n nJointing : nBirch takes well to glue and the joints hold well. Screw and nail joints should be pre-drilled.