Is White Birch a hardwood or a soft wood?

Softwood and hardwood are not distinguished by their appearance or end use.There are some examples of hardwoods.Pine, redwood and cedar are soft woods.The Janka test is used to measure Wood Hardness.

What is the use of birch wood?Plywood, boxes, crates, turned objects, interior trim, and other small specialty wood items are common uses.Birch is one of the most widely used woods.Birch veneer is used for doors, furniture, and panelling.

In a fire, it's best to use Birch in a mix of slower burning woods, such as elm or oak, since it burns relatively quickly.Birch can cause a build up of deposits in the flue.