Specs
- Common Names
- Laurel Oak
- Scientific Name
- Quercus laurifolia
- Origin
- Southeastern United States
- Appearance
- Has a light to medium reddish-brown color, though there can be a fair amount of variation in color. Conversely, White Oak tends to be slightly more olive-colored, but is by no means a reliable method of determining the type of oak. Has medium-to-large pores and a fairly coarse grain.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 46 lbs/ft3 (740 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 1210 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 14,330 lbf/in2 (98.8 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 1,793,000 lbf/in2 (12.37 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 6,980 lbf/in2 (48.1 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 4.0%, Tangential: 9.9%, Volumetric: 19.0%, T/R Ratio: 2.5
- Durability
- Red oaks such as Laurel Oak do not have the level of decay and rot resistance that White Oaks possess. Durability should be considered minimal.
- Workability
- Easy to glue, and takes stain and finishes very well.
