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Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Steaming beech and why not by Professor Gene Wengert Q.
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We usually steam only walnut and cherry. But beech has been steamed briefly to develop a pinkish color. Excessive steaming will result in strength loss and then excessive checking. Steaming is probably not acceptable for 8/4 because of this risk. Remember, always steam at 212 F and 100% RH; cooler doesn't work as well and if the RH is under 100% RH, you will get very rapid drying and some checking. Professor Gene Wengert is Extension Specialist in Wood Processing at the Department of Forestry, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Click on Wood Doctor Archives to peruse past answers. If you would like to obtain a copy of "The Wood Doctor's Rx", visit the Wood Education and Resource Center Web site for more information. Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below?
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