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Ash Wood Flooring
Grade: Select and Better
Select and Better Ash flooring is a durable flooring choice.
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Select and Better Ash Flooring Dimension Specifications:
Standard pre-milled Select and Better Ash will have longer lengths in comparison to lower grades. Most flooring is in 7-foot bundles, or a custom-made long plank can be made. With a long plank, the lengths and widths are made specifically to each project’s specifications. The longest lengths can be from 10 to 14 feet, and the widths can be from 2¼″ up to 6 or 7 inches. Moisture content is between 6% and 8% for quick acclimation. Select and Better Ash is found unfinished or prefinished in ¾″ solid or engineered with a veneer top layer.
Flooring Availability:
Select and Better grade American Ash flooring is readily available. Custom orders usually demand 2–3 weeks for production, depending on lumber availability. Pre-milled standard 7-foot bundles are a stock item.
Finished Floor Appearance:
Select and Better Ash flooring has an even light yellow and tan appearance. The long lengths produced in a Select and Better grade make for fewer joints and a more desirable floor aesthetically. Ash is not sensitive to sunlight and will not darken considerably with an oil-based finish. Also, water-based finishes can be applied to slow any color change.
Flooring Durability and Stability:
Select and Better Ash is durable and resists denting and traffic wear quite well. Ash is relatively stable in comparison to other species like Yellow Pine.
Workability of Select and Better Ash Flooring:
Although a hardwood, Select and Better Ash flooring works with little difficulty with both hand and power tools. When installing the flooring, it is best to use a manual nailer, but staples and pneumatic nailers work well. Installation is quicker with higher-grade flooring because the lengths of the boards are typically longer. Ash holds screws well, and it glues, stains, and polishes to a very attractive finish. It is relatively easy to sand with flooring equipment, but professional sanding and finishing is recommended. Ash accepts stain quite well, which can alter the appearance of the floor drastically if desired.
Principal Uses of Select and Better American Ash Flooring:
Because it is lower in price than Oak, Select and Better Ash flooring is used in low-, medium-, and high-end residential applications for a dramatically elegant floor. It is also used for color-contrasting borders and medallions.
