White Oak
Quercus alba · Hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern and Central North America.
- Hardness
- 1350 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Very Durable with high resistance to decay and moderate insect resistance due to tyloses.
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Grain Pattern
Straight grain with distinct ring-porous structure and visible broad medullary rays on the transverse surface.
Color & Appearance
Heartwood is light to dark brown with a distinct lighter sapwood band, darkening slightly with age and light exposure.
Hardness (Janka)
1350 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable with high resistance to decay and moderate insect resistance due to tyloses.
Value & Age
4.00 to 8.00 USD per board foot for standard lumber grades.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Recently cut log showing fresh end grain with natural checking and intact bark.
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, boat building, and outdoor construction.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and Central North America.
Workability
Accepts screws, nails, and glue well, but can react with iron and requires pre-boring.
Finish Recommendations
Accepts stains, oils, and polyurethane well, though water-based finishes may raise grain slightly.
Notable Features
Features closed cellular structure via tyloses and prominent growth rings with high tannin content.
