Timber Framers Guild Forums General General Forum Questions Use of Ash for a Timber Frame House

I've done some research, which seems to indicate the White Ash is fairly acceptable for Timber Framing. I've read that green ash is more brittle, and lags in strength properties; according to chapter 4 of the physical and mechanical wood handbook. I guess that I am wondering if Green Ash is consider workable? I think I have a decent stand of White Ash, I'd like to use, however I am begining to wonder if I might have some green ash mixed in it. Any input would be appreciated.

I have designed many frames using white ash and over many heating seasons they have held up very good. I did get into a couple clients issue of having some green ash, in which case I engineered for those timbers to be used in areas where deflection wasn't an issue.

Don