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Fir, Silver (Abies alba)
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| Other names: |
Whitewood, white fir
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| Sources: |
Central and Southern Europe
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| Characteristics: |
A pale-cream nonresinous and almost colorless wood, with straight grain and fine texture. Similar to and often marked together with Norway spruce (Picea abies).
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| Workability: |
Good
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| Average dried weight: |
30lb/cubic foot (480kg/cubic meter)
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| Common uses: |
Joinery, construction, boxes, plywood, poles.
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| Finishing: |
Good
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