Thickness: 4/4 – 8/4

 

Grades: FAS/1F, Select & Better, 1 Common, 2 Common 

 

Other Common Names: Slippery Elm, Brown Elm, Grey Elm

 

General Description: Red Elm has a greyish white to light brown narrow sapwood, with heartwood that is reddish brown to dark brown in color. The grain can be straight, but is often interlocked. The wood has a coarse texture.

 

Distribution: The Eastern to Midwest USA. Limited availability due to the impact of

Dutch Elm disease. Elm is now regenerating better in some regions and is still exported, but in relatively small volumes, therefore some grade qualities and specifications may be limited.

 

Common Uses: Furniture, cabinet making, flooring, internal joinery and paneling.