Elm Lumber
The elms may be divided into two general classes, hard elm and soft elm, based on the weight and strength of the wood. Soft elm is moderately heavy, has high shock resistance, and is moderately hard and stiff. Hard elm species are somewhat heavier than soft elm. Elm has excellent bending qualities.
Pricing/Availability
Natural Edge Slabs only, call for prices
Range
Six species of elm grow in the eastern United States: American elm, slippery elm, rock elm, winged elm, cedar elm, and September elm. The supply of American elm is threatened by two diseases, Dutch Elm and phloem necrosis, which have killed hundreds of thousands of trees. American elm is also known as white elm, water elm, and gray elm. Slippery elm is also known as red elm, or basket elm.
Description
The sapwood of the elms is nearly white and the heartwood light brown, often tinged with red.
Uses
Elm lumber is used principally in boxes, baskets, crates, and slack barrels; furniture, agricultural supplies and implements; caskets and burial boxes; and vehicles. The hard elms are preferred for some uses where more strength is required.
Name
ELM, AMERICAN (Ulm us spp.)
Type
Hard Wood
Machining
Very Good
Resistance To Splitting
Excellent
Gluing
Excellent
Side Hardness
830 lbs
Kiln Dried
Yes
