Chestnut

2-8 usd/kg
Circularity potential
Very high
Strength
Medium
Production energy
Low
Stiffness
Low
Embodied CO2
Low
Density
Low

Chestnut is a durable hardwood that can survive outdoors, untreated. It has a distinctive brown heartwood, well-defined from the paler sapwood surrounding it. As a result of its high tannin content, which contributes to its impressive durability, the heartwood matures to a rich golden-brown over time. Its relatively low density means it is easier to work than similar woods, such as oak. As a result, it is often carved and cleaved by hand, converted into exterior cladding, furniture and sculpture.


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Chestnut
Rectangular wooden chestnut shingles on a forest h...