HARD MAPLE SPALTED

Spalting is a common effect seen in Maple lumber, as the light colored sapwood provides good contrast for the spalting. Spalting is a fungal discoloration in Hard Maple caused by the initial decaying of the wood. It is then subsequently dried, which prevents further decay. This process can give the wood dark contrasting lines and streaks where fungus has begun to attack the wood. If the wood has been rescued from the spalting at the right time, the lumber should still be sound and usable, with little to no soft spots or rotten wood.