Alder Lumber

FPD sources alder surfaced-two-sides (S2S) from the west coast of the USA. We are able to offer various grades each month including premium, #1 (cabinet/custom), and standard frame. These are all NHLA accepted grades for alder. All of our alder is kiln dried.


Alder Grades

Premium 
Minimum Size Board: 10.16cm x 2.13m
Minimum Size Cutting: 10.16cm x .61m
Basic Yield: 83.33%

#1 (Cabinet/Custom)
Minimum Size Board: 11.43cm (up to 5% narrow) x 1.83m
Minimum Size Cutting: 7.62cm x .61m
Basic Yield: 66.67%

Standard Frame
Minimum Size Board: 10.16cm x 2.13m
Minimum Size Cutting: 10.16cm x .61m
Basic Yield: 66.67%

Alder Uses

Alder is the most abundant hardwood available in the Pacific Northwest region of the US. This species has a variety of applications including cabinetry, furniture, millwork, veneer, plywood, pallets, musical instruments, doors, shutters, moldings, turnings, and panel stock. This species has straight grain and light tan to reddish brown wood with no clear distinction between heartwood and sapwood.

Workability Properties
Machining: Excellent
Nailing: Very Good
Screwing: Very Good
Gluing: Very Good
Finishing: Excellent

*Possible ratings include: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor

No varnish

Light varnish

Medium varnish

Dark varnish