Silver fir
Abies alba Mill.
Green density
Average value
441 kg/m³
Total degree of shrinkage
axial
0,1 %
radial
3,8 %
tangential
7,6 %
Differential swelling
radial
0,14 %%
tangential
0,28 %%
Other characteristics
Thermal conductivity
0,12 W/mK
Equilibrium of moisture
content (20°/37%)
content (20°/37%)
7,1 %
Equilibrium of moisture
content (20°/83%)
content (20°/83%)
16,9 %
Hardness
Brinell hardness HB,0
30 N/mm²
Brinell hardness HB,90
16 N/mm²
Elastic properties
Flexural modulus of elasticity
11000 N/mm²
Strength properties
Flexural strength
73 N/mm²
Tensile strength
84 N/mm²
Compression strength
47 N/mm²
Natural durability
Fungi
4, less durable
Treatability
Heartwood
3, non-permeable
Sapwood
2, moderately permeable
Characteristic values determined from wood samples with a moisture content of 12%.
The evergreen Fir Tree (Abies alba) has been a cult symbol of vitality and continuous growth since the days of the ancient Germanic tribes.
It is usually found in mixed forests, together with the Common Beech or the Spruce Tree.
Fir wood is light in colour and non-resinous.
It has similar characteristics to spruce wood, and is often used as construction timber or to make furniture.
It is usually found in mixed forests, together with the Common Beech or the Spruce Tree.
Fir wood is light in colour and non-resinous.
It has similar characteristics to spruce wood, and is often used as construction timber or to make furniture.
