White Oak
Quercus alba · Hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1350 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Durable, offering good resistance to rot and fungal decay due to closed cellular tyloses.
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Grain Pattern
Straight grain with mixed flat-sawn and quarter-sawn boards showing characteristic ray fleck.
Color & Appearance
Light brown to creamy tan heartwood with lighter sapwood, exhibiting moderate natural luster and darkening slightly with age.
Hardness (Janka)
1350 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Durable, offering good resistance to rot and fungal decay due to closed cellular tyloses.
Value & Age
4.00 to 8.00 USD per board foot.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Recently sanded unfinished floor sample, estimated less than 20 years old.
Common Uses
Flooring, furniture, cabinetry, and boat building.
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Good overall workability with hand and machine tools, though it has a moderate blunting effect on cutters.
Finish Recommendations
Accepts polyurethane, conversion varnish, and oil-based finishes well after thorough sanding.
Notable Features
Contains dense tyloses in the pores making it naturally water-resistant, with prominent growth rings and medullary rays.
