Introduction
Widespread throughout Eastern USA. The white oak group comprises many species, of which about eight are commercial.
White Oak is similar in colour and appearance to European oak. The sapwood of American white oak is light coloured and the heartwood is light to dark brown. White Oak is mostly straight grained with a medium to coarse texture, with longer rays than red oak. White Oak therefore has more figure.
Wood Performance
A hard and heavy wood with medium bending and crushing strength, low in stiffness, but very good in steam bending. Southern white oak is faster grown with wide growth rings, and tends to be harder and heavier. Main uses are Construction, furniture, flooring, architectural joinery, exterior joinery, mouldings, doors, kitchen cabinets, panelling, railway sleepers, timber bridges, barrel staves, coffins and caskets. White Oak can vary in colour, texture, characteristics and properties according to the growing region. It is therefore recommended that users and specifiers work closely with their suppliers to make sure the wood they order is suited to their specific needs. Northern and Southern may be sold separately.
White Oak machines well, nails and screws well although pre-boring is advised. As it reacts with iron, galvanised nails are recommended. Its adhesive properties are variable, but it stains and polishes to a good finish. The wood dries slowly and care is needed to avoid checking. Due to its high shrinkage, it can be susceptible to movement in performance.
Working performance:
Product Description
Available in 4/4", 5/4" and 6/4".
Thickness: up to 31mm, tolerances -0/+0.3mm
Width: up to 1300mm, tolerances -0/+5mm
Length: up to 4000mm, tolerances -0/+5mm
Width of lamellas: 40~70mm, mixed
Moisture Rate: 8~12%
Glue: Two-component D4, EU REACH & JAS Testing.
Sanding: 120 grit
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