American White Oak
The heartwood can vary in color from light tan or pale yellow-brown to dark or pale brown, and can have a pinkish tint. The wood usually has a straight, open grain and its medium to course in texture. It has longer ray than red oak, and therefore displays more figures, which can include swirls, crotch pattern.
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The heartwood is resistant to decay, but the wood can be attached by ambrosia beetles and other insects.
Physical Property
| Category | Dry | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 590 | KG |
| Density | 690 | KG/M3 |
Our comments on the species
Oak is probably the most used timber for flooring in the world. From Europe and North America, Oak is a stable and dense timber for flooring. And Oak is a great timber to stain to darker colours due to excellent adhesion it offers to stains. Available Flooring Options: Blocks, Strip & Plank Flooring
