As the name suggests this is a very attractive pink to red coloured timber and is the same botanical species as Maple Beech. This material is carefully selected, steamed under a pressure vacuum and then kiln dried. This process highlights the attractive grain and enhances the colour of the species and ensures good stability in the end product.

General Description

The Beech species are anatomically similar to American Maple, Cherry, Birch and European Beech. There are also distinct similarities to the highly valued European Pearwood in both timber and veneer. Southland Beech has the desirable properties of fine even texture and characteristics of even wearing, good machining, turning and finishing qualities.

Once fully seasoned, Southland Beech is extremely stable, and less prone to tension wood, split, warp or collapse than other hardwoods. Beech machines well, with minimal sanding needed to achieve a high quality finish, and also stains, polishes, paints and glues well. Naturally resistant to borer, New Zealand beeches also provide an attractive option for consumers seeking a chemicalfree environment.