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Soft Maple

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Soft Maple Lumber for Sale

Wisconsin’s #1 Sustainable Lumber Supplier

 
Soft Maple Lumber Supplier

Menominee Tribal Enterprises (MTE) is a premier provider of sustainable lumber in Wisconsin, supplying a diverse range of top-notch soft maple wood products. Our soft maple lumber is sourced responsibly from our forest in Wisconsin. We provide competitive prices and efficient delivery services to meet your needs.

Soft maple encompasses several distinct maple species, each known for their wood being softer than sugar maple. Species commonly recognized as “soft maple” include: 

  • silver maple (acer saccharinum)
  • box elder (acer negundo)
  • striped maple (acer pensylvanicum)
  • red maple (acer rubrum)
  • bigleaf maple (acer macrophyllum)

Bigleaf maple is native to the Pacific Northwest and striped maple flourishes best on the East Coast. To sustain healthy populations, the Menominee Forest is only home to silver and red maple.

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Why Choose MTE Wood for Soft Maple Wood?

We uphold precise standards throughout our product range through rigorous quality control procedures. Our skilled team is knowledgeable in the characteristics and uses of soft maple, offering valuable advice to our clients. MTE is dedicated to sustainable forestry practices, and we are the preferred supplier of soft maple wood in Wisconsin.

Soft Maple Lumber Characteristics

Soft maple species exhibit a variety of shared traits, with differences among specific types. The wood generally features a medium density, softer than hard maple, facilitating easier workability with hand tools and machinery. Red maple stands out for its slightly greater durability and weight compared to other soft maple species.

The wood ranges in color from pale white to reddish-brown, often with a straight grain. Soft maple is known for its easy machining, secure nail and screw holding and uniform acceptance of stains and finishes.

Quick Facts on Soft Maple

  • Common Soft Maple Species: silver maple, box elder, striped maple, red maple and bigleaf maple
  • Origin: Eastern and Central North America
  • Color: Pale white to reddish-brown
  • Average Weight: 32-38 lbs/ft³ (512-608kg/m³)
  • General Characteristics: Soft maple species are less dense than hard maple. sapwood in soft maples is wide and the heartwood is light in color. Soft maple is used for furniture, kitchen cabinets, doors, instruments and pallets.

Common Use Cases for Soft Maple

The Declining Soft Maple Population in Wisconsin

A Cornell University study has found likewise to hard maples, soft maples such as red maple trees have also been declining in population. In forests, fungi such as root rot, branch canker and twig blight attack and weaken trees. The construction of sidewalks, buildings and roads also have an impact on Soft maple health. 

MTE’s commitment to creating a sustainable forest is helping to eliminate risk factors for our beloved soft maple population. We take pride in protecting all of our tree species from harmful environmental factors.

Supplying Soft Maple for Businesses Across Wisconsin

MTE distributes soft maple lumber to businesses across Wisconsin, such as Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Sheboygan, Waupaca and Wausau. Whether you're a manufacturer, contractor or woodworker, we offer top-quality soft maple products delivered promptly to your doorstep.

Contact MTE Millwork for mouldings or custom wood products today. Or visit our full selection of lumber products.
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Menominee Tribal Enterprises is an internationally recognized sustainable wood supplier for wood brokers & exporters, lumber yards, basketball courts, furniture and cabinetry makers, hard and softwood pallet manufacturers, construction, interior design and more. We provide chemical-free FSC and LEED certified wood to a variety of industries, serving clients throughout Wisconsin in Madison, Oshkosh, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Appleton, Green Bay, Waupaca, Sheboygan and Wausau.

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