--- title: Kiln Dried Aspen | Bennett Hardwoods description: Kiln Dried Aspen in 4/4 thickness. Grades S&B, 1C & 2A. Lengths 6-16'. Surfaced and unselected color. 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Get a quote ### Let's Connect ## Aspen Overview Aspen is a soft, light-colored hardwood known for its uniform texture and exceptional workability. Its pale cream to nearly white appearance and fine, straight grain make it ideal for interior components, mouldings, paneling, and painted applications where smooth finishes are required. At Bennett Hardwoods, our kiln-dried Aspen lumber is carefully brought to a 6–8% moisture content, ensuring dimensional stability and consistent machining performance. Every board is NHLA-graded by experienced hardwood graders, offering predictable results for manufacturers and exporters alike. ![Aspen Clean](https://www.bennetthardwoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wood%20Packs/Aspen%20Clean.jpg?width=1200&height=800&name=Aspen%20Clean.jpg "Aspen Clean") ## Aspen Lumber - Our Products All Bennett kiln-dried Aspen is graded to NHLA specifications to guarantee consistency, clarity, and reliable performance in production. Aspen’s fine grain and stability make it a preferred choice for furniture framing, millwork cores, and export-ready stock where light color and ease of use are key. | Grades | Lengths (ft) | Thicknesses | Surfacing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | S&B | 6-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' | 4/4 | Surfaced | | 1C | 4-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' | 4/4 | Surfaced | | 2A | 4-8', 9-10', 11-12', 13-16' | 4/4 | Surfaced | ## ExactSort™ Tailored Aspen Lumber, Precision Matched The above represent our standard Aspen specifications, but every project has its own requirements. Our ExactSort™ program allows you to specify the color, clarity, and grain character best suited to your production line — ensuring predictable, consistent results with every shipment. 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Request real-time access to quote, reserve, and order online. ![filter](https://www.bennetthardwoods.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Bennet_Hardwoods_November2025/images/filter.png)Filters: Clear All Species All Species Aspen Grade All Grades S&B Thickness All Thickness 4/4 6/4 8/4 Length All Lengths Standard Lengths Random Lengths Surfacing All Surfacing S1S Status All Status Available Allocated Availability Hide Fully Allocated Total Available: 0 BF | Species | Grade | Thickness | Total BF | Available BF | Actions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | [See Full Inventory](https://live.bennetthardwoods.com) ## Sourcing Regions ###### Fresh-Cut. Graded. Export-Ready. Our Aspen lumber is primarily sourced from the northern U.S. and Great Lakes region, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan — areas renowned for slow-grown, fine-grained timber with superior lightness and color uniformity. Every log is processed, kiln-dried, and graded in-house at Bennett Hardwoods, providing traceability and export compliance from forest to final pack. ![Map - Ash](https://www.bennetthardwoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bennet_Hardwoods_November2025/images/Map%20-%20Ash.png?width=1294&height=800&name=Map%20-%20Ash.png "Map - Ash") ## Kiln Dried Aspen Technical Data Table Ship American hardwoods worldwide directly from the forest, with full compliance and zero hassle. ### Scientific & Common Names | Common Names | Aspen, Quaking Aspen | | --- | --- | | Scientific Name | *Populus tremuloides* | | Other Names | Trembling Aspen, Popple | | Tree Distribution | Northern United States and Canada | ### Physical & Mechanical Properties | Color / Appearance | Nearly white to light yellow; heartwood and sapwood not clearly differentiated; fine, straight grain with uniform texture. | | --- | --- | | Janka Hardness | 350 lbf (1,560 N) | | Average Dry Weight | 26 lbs/ft³ (415 kg/m³) | | Specific Gravity | 0.37 | | Shrinkage (Tangential / Radial) | 8.2% / 4.2% | | Elastic Modulus | 9.5 GPa | | Crushing Strength | 4,300 psi (29.6 MPa) | | Workability | Machines, glues, and finishes well; excellent for turning and nailing; easily painted or stained when sealed. | | Odor | None | [View Live Inventory](https://live.bennetthardwoods.com?species=aspen) ## FAQ - Aspen #### Is Aspen a hardwood or softwood? Aspen is a hardwood — it comes from a deciduous tree, not a conifer. It's simply a soft, light one, which is why it machines cleanly and is favored for interior trim, mouldings, paneling and drawer components where weight and workability matter. #### Does Aspen take stain well? Aspen accepts stain, but its soft, absorbent fibers can blotch. Use a wood conditioner or toner for even results. Aspen's pale, clean surface makes it exceptional for paint-grade work. #### Is Aspen lumber suitable for export markets? Yes. Kiln-dried Aspen ships well and its light weight is an advantage in container loads. All Bennett Aspen is graded, kiln-dried and prepared with full phytosanitary and ISPM-15 documentation. ## Ready to Order? 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