Yellow Birch Prime

Other Grades Available:
Prime | #2 Common | #1 Common

Birch Prime

Birch Prime is our highest grade, yielding at a minimum 83-1/3% clear face cutting. Birch Prime is ideal for applications requiring long, wide clear-face cuttings or multiple rips and chops. Minimum cutting sizes of 3” x 7’ or 4” x 5’.

We grade after drying and surfacing, and against all natural drying or surfacing defects (pin knot no defect).

Available Thicknesses:
  • 4/4, 6/4, 8/4
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  • Front 1
    Appalachian Yellow Birch Prime
  • Back 1
    Appalachian Yellow Birch Prime
  • Front 2
    Appalachian Yellow Birch Prime
  • Back 2
    Appalachian Yellow Birch Prime
  • Front 3
    Appalachian Yellow Birch Prime
  • Back 3
    Appalachian Yellow Birch Prime
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What’s Yellow Birch Prime Used For?
  • Interior Trim
  • Boxes/Crates
  • Plywood
  • Small Specialty Items
Why Yellow Birch?
  • Smooth, close-grained texture
  • Moderate hardness and good durability
  • Machines and sands easily
  • Takes stains and finishes well
  • Consistent color and grain suitable for refined aesthetics

NWH Yellow Birch is available as PEFC certified, FSC Mix Credit, FSC Controlled Wood or PEFC Controlled Sources.