| Scientific Name: | Alnus rubra |
| Common Names: | Red Alder, Alder |
| Market Availability: | Usually available in 4/4 – 5/4. Limited availability in 6/4 – 8/4 |
| Common Uses: | Flooring, furniture, cabinets |
| Regional Differences: | Alder grows in the Pacific Northwestern region of the USA and Canada |
| Color Specifications: | Unselected |
| Grade: | NHLA Alder grade rules. From highest to lowest: Superiors, Cabinet Grade, Custom Shop, Com-Shop, Frame Grade, #3 / Econo Frame Grade |
| Defects to consider: | Stain, sticker shadow |
| Alternatives: | Soft Maple, White Birch, Beech, Cherry |
| Shipping Weight: | Kiln Dried 2750 lbs/MBF (440 kg/m3) |
| Specific Gravity: | Kiln Dried 0.41 |
| Compressive Strength: | (Perpendicular to grain) 440 psi |
| Janka Hardness: | (Pounds-force) 590 |
