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Contact SupplierColour | Appearance:
Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Nearly white to light brown sapwood is not always sharply demarcated from the heartwood.
Conversely, White Oak tends to be slightly more olive-coloured, but is by no means a reliable method of determining the type of oak.
Grain | Texture:
Grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture.Â
Rot Resistance:
Rated as very durable; frequently used in boatbuilding.Â
Workability:
Produces good results with hand and machine tools. Has moderately high shrinkage values, resulting in mediocre dimensional stability, especially in flatsawn boards. Glues, stains, and finishes well.Â
Odor:
Has a tell-tale smell that is common to most oaks. Most find it appealing.Â
Sustainability:
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened species.Â
Common Uses:
Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, boatbuilding, barrels, and veneer.
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Origin :Â American
Uses :Â Furniture, InteriorÂ
NDM Recommendation : Furniture