Visual Characteristics

• With an even blend of light-red sapwood and dark, reddish-brown heartwood, this grade enjoys ample color contrast along with naturally occurring character marks.

• A combination of colors leaning to the rich crimson-red complements white or brown woods while providing a pleasant color variation that matches other red-toned species. Prime Red Birch makes a hard floor, suitable for high-traffic areas.

• Sound knots and slight surface blemishes, limited by quantity and size, are permitted. A small amount of light stain and light sticker shadow is allowed.

• Prime Red grade is free of shake, rot, holes, and checks.
Subject to availability

Birch is sensitive to changes in temperature and levels of humidity. To minimize separation, splits and/or cracks, maintain a consistent temperature of 60°–70° F (16°–22° C) and humidity levels within a range of 40%–55%.