Trade Name : nChestnut n nOrigin : nEurope, Asia. n nUses : nFace veneer, furniture, paneling, stairs, parquet, special wood for shipbuilding and pilings, lumber. n nProperties : nThe heartwood is yellow to dark brown in color and is resistant to fungi but not insects. The wood is not resistant to the weather but very durable when placed under water. n nJointing : nChestnut can be glued without difficulty. Screw and nail joints hold firmly. Discoloration can occur when coming into contact with metal due to its high tannin content.