White Oak
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DESCRIPTION | White oak varies in color from light tan to pale yellow-brown with a pinkish tinge. It is similar to European oak. Straight grained with characteristic silver grain in quarter sawn wood. Medium to coarse texture. White Oak is somewhat more figured than Red Oak due to longer rays. Weight averages 45-47lbs cu. ft. |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
North America |
BOTANICAL NAME | Quercus Alba |
OTHER NAMES | Appalachian Oak, Arizona Oak, Stave Oak, Cucharillo, Encino |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | Medium bending and crushing strength. Low stiffness makes it an excellent steam bending wood. |
WORKING PROPERTIES | Pre-boring is advised, but takes nails and screws well. Gluing properties vary. Stains well and polishes to a good finish. |
DURABILITY | Heartwood is durable and very resistant to preservative treatment. Sapwood is moderately resistant. Logs are subject to severe insect attack. |
SEASONING | Dries slowly with tendency for checking, splitting and honeycombing. Requires careful air or kiln drying. Medium movement. |
USES | Suitable for furniture, cabinetmaking, joinery, heavy construction, parquet and strip flooring, ladder rungs, plywood, veneers, paneling, railroad ties, shakes, shingles. |
COMMENTS | Grain may need to be filled to achieve smooth finish. |
White Oak Lumber Prices
6/4 White Oak Lumber
6/4 White Oak #1 Lumber
6/4 Quarter Sawn White Oak Lumber
4/4 White Oak Lumber
5/4 White Oak Lumber
4/4 Quarter Sawn White Oak Lumber
5/4 Quarter Sawn White Oak Lumber
4/4 Quarter Sawn White Oak - #1 Lumber
4/4 White Oak - #1 Lumber
5/4 White Oak - #1 Lumber
2x4 White Oak Board
2x6 White Oak Board
2x8 White Oak Board
2x10 White Oak Board
2x12 White Oak Board
1x4 White Oak Board
1x6 White Oak Board
1x8 White Oak Board
1x10 White Oak Board
1x12 White Oak Board
8/4 White Oak Lumber
10/4 White Oak Lumber
8/4 White Oak - #1 Lumber
8/4 Quarter Sawn White Oak Lumber
8/4 Quarter Sawn White Oak - #1 Lumber
Additional White Oak Products We Offer
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We also offer custom run White Oak Trim & Molding.