Ash Lumber for Sale
- Wood Type: North American Ash – clean, straight-grained hardwood
- Thickness Options: 4/4 (1") and 8/4 (2") for maximum flexibility
- Length Options: 2 ft and 4 ft boards – ideal for manageable shipping and efficient use
- Finish: Surfaced and kiln-dried for immediate project use
- Grain and Color: Light, creamy tone with cathedral grain patterns
- Applications: Perfect for cabinetry, furniture, shelving, panels, and interiors
- Shipping: Fast delivery across Canada and the U.S. with free shipping on select orders
Hard, Strong, and Durable
Ash is one of the most trusted domestic hardwoods used by both professional builders and DIY woodworkers. Its excellent shock resistance makes it a top choice for heavy-use furniture, high-traffic installations, and functional builds like benches, desks, and support elements. The durability of Ash rivals that of more expensive hardwoods, offering high performance without sacrificing cost-efficiency.
Each board in our Ash lumber for sale selection is kiln-dried for optimal strength and long-term stability. Whether you’re crafting a rustic dining table or reinforcing a shelving system, Ash provides a reliable backbone that won’t crack or warp under pressure. Its work-hard resilience and tight grain structure give you peace of mind with every cut and assembly.
Consistent Light Tone and Cathedral Grain
Ash is known for its creamy, pale coloration and signature cathedral grain that brings movement and elegance to any build. This makes it especially attractive for visible surfaces where consistency in tone and figure is critical. Whether you're staining for contrast or leaving it natural to highlight the airy brightness, Ash provides a balanced, neutral appearance that fits modern, Scandinavian, rustic, or transitional design styles.
The grain pattern of Ash is not just beautiful—it’s functional. Its openness allows for deeper stain absorption without blotching, enabling even color distribution with minimal prep. Designers often choose Ash over other domestic species when uniformity matters, making it ideal for cabinetry, interior trim work, floating shelves, and built-ins that span multiple walls or surfaces.
Easy to Work and Glue
Ash is an ideal hardwood for beginners and pros alike because it responds exceptionally well to both hand tools and power tools. It planes smoothly, drills without splintering, and accepts screws, nails, and glue with ease. Its cooperative nature during shaping and joinery makes it perfect for complex projects like mortise and tenon joints, miters, and dowel construction.
One of the biggest advantages of working with Ash lumber for sale from The Knotty Lumber Co. is how quickly it transitions from raw board to finished component. There’s minimal tool wear, almost no chip-out on edges, and extremely low rejection due to board defects. Whether you’re edge-gluing table panels or assembling boxes and cases, Ash offers efficient results and professional-grade finishes.
Great for Heavy-Use Projects
Ash’s impressive strength-to-weight ratio means it stands up to wear without adding unnecessary mass to your builds. It’s a top pick for furniture that sees everyday use: dining chairs, kitchen stools, workbenches, and kids’ furniture that needs to survive a little chaos. Its flexibility also makes it suitable for curved applications like bent-lamination projects, arching chair backs, and custom jigs.
Because our Ash is surfaced and kiln-dried, the wood arrives flat, smooth, and dimensionally stable, saving time in your shop. You’ll appreciate how well it holds up to changes in humidity and climate once your project is in use. If your customer or family wants long-lasting, real-wood performance, this is the species that gets the job done without compromise.
Ships Fast – Canada & U.S.
We’re proud to ship Ash lumber quickly and affordably across Canada and the United States. Every order is carefully packed to prevent damage and maintain board quality throughout transit. Our process includes edge protection, board separation, and sealed packaging that resists moisture and handling impact.
Whether you live in a remote town or a major city, your Ash boards will arrive ready to go—no planing or flattening required. Need it on a timeline? We offer tracked shipping with ETA notifications, and our team is always available to assist with custom packing or delivery requirements. Builders and hobbyists alike count on us for timely delivery that doesn’t hold up their workflow.
4/4 and 8/4 Thickness Options
Choose between our two most requested thicknesses: 4/4 (1") and 8/4 (2"). These options cover a huge range of build types and use cases. 4/4 is excellent for cabinet doors, face frames, small furniture components, decorative panels, and anything where lightweight but solid construction matters. It’s also ideal for resawing or creating layered designs.
8/4 thickness, on the other hand, is where strength and mass come into play. This size is perfect for larger structures like bed frames, table legs, butcher blocks, mantels, and benches that demand visual presence and extra rigidity. Each board is surfaced to standard tolerances, giving you precise, usable lumber without fuss.
Perfect for Furniture, Panels, and More
Ash lumber’s versatility makes it suitable for just about every woodworking project under the sun. From minimal floating shelf builds to full wall paneling, its light color helps brighten interiors and offers a fresh look that pairs with any style. The grain variation adds movement while staying subtle enough to keep your design grounded.
Whether you’re building retail displays, office furniture, or architectural trim packages, our Ash boards give you consistency, strength, and beauty in every cut. And because we surface and grade each board before shipping, you can trust that what arrives is ready for joinery, finishing, and final assembly. If you’re looking for premium Ash lumber for sale in manageable lengths and ideal thicknesses, this is the pack you’ve been waiting for.
Why Choose The Knotty Lumber Co.
We’re not just a lumber supplier—we’re builders and woodworkers who understand what makes a great board. Every piece of Ash we ship is part of our commitment to quality, consistency, and craft. We hand-inspect each pack, ensure moisture levels meet kiln-dried standards, and plane the surface so that you get a jumpstart on your project the moment it lands at your door.
Our customer-first approach includes free shipping on select orders, rapid email and phone support, and clear, transparent product specs so you can shop with confidence. Whether you’re buying Ash for a one-off table or stocking your shop for client orders, The Knotty Lumber Co. is your trusted source for Ash lumber for sale—backed by real humans and years of woodworking experience.
Ready to Build with Ash?
Order your Ash lumber pack today and start your next project with wood that works as hard as you do. Fast shipping, premium surfacing, and real customer support—every time.
