Traditionally red elm was favoured for its grain, and wych elm for its strength. But since the onset of Dutch Elm disease, the availability of elm has been in decline, and we try to maintain stocks by combining British and European grown elm. Please contact us for information about availability.
Species
Ulmus procera. Ulmus glabra. Ulmus stricta
Source
England
Surface finish
Waney edge sawn boards
Sizes
Width range: 150mm - 350mm +
British Elm Sawn Timber
British Elm Sawn Timber
Common name | Elm | ||||||||||||
Other names | Red elm. Wych elm. Cornish elm. Dutch elm | ||||||||||||
Family | Ulmaceae | ||||||||||||
Genus | Ulmus procera. Ulmus glabra. Ulmus stricta | ||||||||||||
Unit of sale | M3 (Cubic meters) (1M3 = 35.315 Ft3) | ||||||||||||
Kiln dried weight | Approx 580KG / M3 | ||||||||||||
Specification | Supplied in waney edge sawn boards Width range: 150mm – 350mm + |
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Durability | BS EN350-2. Non-durable | ||||||||||||
Workability | + Polishes well – Difficult to work. Prone to distortion. Curly grain picks up when machined |
Elm is available in the following grades but please note that not all thicknesses are available in all the grades:
First Joinery
This is our standard joinery grade where occasional sound knots up to 40mm are permitted, providing there is a good percentage of clear cutting. The grain and colour will vary dramatically between logs. Larger knots and defects will be measured out. Accepted: Some live knots, colour variation, heart split with a reduction in volume. Not accepted: Rot, excessive worm attack, shake.
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