Sassafras

Very similar to Oak, with lower specific weight and expansion, Sassafras is very durable even if exposed to high humidity conditions. It is one of the most moisture-resistant types of wood. The average stiffness makes Sassafras a flexible and elastic kind of wood, adapt to any manufacturing and use, and it also takes very good finish.
The color of the heartwood varies from light brown to orange, while the sapwood is white yellowish. The tree can reach 27-30 meters in height and, when it is cut down, at the age of 200 - 300 years, it sends out fragrant aromas. The straight grain and coarse texture attribute to this wood a fine look that makes it suitable to manufacture boat furniture and luxury decorations.

Family: Lauraceae
Origin name: lignum sassafras
Origin: North America and Eastern USA
Weight: About 450-500 kg / m3.
Seasoning: slow to avoid slits and deformation.
Processing: easy but pores must be carefully closed.
Finishes: polishing has excellent aesthetic results
Main applications: door and window frames, furniture, decorations, piles, barrels.