Fish Brothers Board Company
Maple (Hard)
Size:4/4 Rustic Hard Maple
Common Name(s): Hard maple, Sugar Maple, Rock Maple
Growing Region: Northeastern North America
Tree Size: 80-115 ft tall, 2-3 ft trunk diameter
Average Board Foot Weight(Dry):
Janka Hardness: 1,450 lbf
Color/Appearance: Unlike most other hardwoods, the sapwood of hard maple lumber is most commonly used rather than its heartwood. Sapwood color ranges from nearly white, to an off-white cream color, sometimes with a reddish or golden hue. The heartwood tends to be a darker reddish brown.
Grain/Texture: Grain is generally straight, but may be wavy. Has a fine, even texture.
Birdseye Maple is a figure found most commonly in hard maple, though it’s also found less frequently in other species. Hard maple can also be seen with curly or quilted grain patterns.
Growing Region: Northeastern North America
Tree Size: 80-115 ft tall, 2-3 ft trunk diameter
Average Board Foot Weight(Dry):
Janka Hardness: 1,450 lbf
Color/Appearance: Unlike most other hardwoods, the sapwood of hard maple lumber is most commonly used rather than its heartwood. Sapwood color ranges from nearly white, to an off-white cream color, sometimes with a reddish or golden hue. The heartwood tends to be a darker reddish brown.
Grain/Texture: Grain is generally straight, but may be wavy. Has a fine, even texture.
Birdseye Maple is a figure found most commonly in hard maple, though it’s also found less frequently in other species. Hard maple can also be seen with curly or quilted grain patterns.