4/4 Gray Elm Lumber – Kiln Dried Hardwood S4S Boards
Gray Elm lumber is a versatile hardwood with distinctive grain movement, natural character, and a rustic appearance. Each board is kiln dried, planed and sanded smooth, and straight lined on both edges for clean, square stock.
Gray Elm works well for furniture, cabinetry, shelving, drawer fronts, panels, tables, frames, and a wide range of custom woodworking projects.
Product Details
Species: Gray Elm
Thickness: 4/4 nominal, surfaced to approximately 7/8"
Widths: 3" to 7"
Lengths: 12" to 48"
Edges: Straight lined and square
Surfacing: Planed and sanded smooth
Moisture Content: Approximately 6–8%
Width Tolerance: ±1/16"
Length Tolerance: ±1/2"
Natural Character
Gray Elm commonly features light to medium brown tones with darker streaking, interlocked grain, and strong natural figure. Small knots, mineral streaks, color variation, and other natural markings may be present and are part of the character of the wood.
What to Expect
The lumber is surfaced to approximately 7/8" from its 4/4 nominal thickness. Boards are milled straight and square, but wood is a natural material and slight movement can occur as humidity and environmental conditions change.
Widths are milled to size but may vary slightly within the stated tolerance. Boards may be slightly over length to allow for final trimming.
Acclimation and Movement
We recommend allowing the lumber to acclimate to its final environment before final milling, installation, or assembly. Proper acclimation helps account for natural wood movement caused by changes in humidity.
Finishing
Gray Elm machines and finishes well, and the grain character can become more pronounced with the right finish. Oil finishes, polyurethane, hard wax oils, and stains can all be used depending on the desired look. Testing your chosen finish on an offcut is recommended before applying it to the finished project.
Great For
-Tables
-Cabinet parts
-Drawer fronts
-Shelving
-Furniture
-Panels
-Frames
-Built-ins
-Custom woodworking
-DIY projects
Custom Orders
If you need specific sizes, matched sets, or larger quantities, send us a message and we’ll do our best to help.
