Most likely red oak; alternatives include northern red oak or another red-oak-group species.
Quercus rubra (probable) · Hardwood; temperate deciduous.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood; temperate deciduous.
- Origin
- Eastern and central North America, especially the northeastern and Great Lakes regions.
- Hardness
- 1,290 lbf Janka; Hard.
- Durability
- Slightly durable to moderately durable; heartwood has limited resistance to decay, insects, and prolonged weather exposure.
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Grain Pattern
Mostly straight, coarse, open-pored grain with cathedral-like flatsawn growth patterns; no distinctive decorative figure visible.
Color & Appearance
Pinkish to reddish-brown heartwood with pale gray-tan sapwood and strong growth-ring contrast. Surface appears weathered and oxidized; fresh red-oak color normally darkens somewhat with age.
Hardness (Janka)
1,290 lbf Janka; Hard.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly durable to moderately durable; heartwood has limited resistance to decay, insects, and prolonged weather exposure.
Value & Age
Approximately $4–10 per board foot for ordinary kiln-dried red oak; exceptional clear or figured stock may cost more.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot be reliably dated from a photograph; the outer bark and surface weathering indicate a recently cut log or round, not necessarily old wood.
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, interior trim, veneer, barrels, pallets, and general construction.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and central North America, especially the northeastern and Great Lakes regions.
Workability
Generally machines, planes, sands, glues, and fastens well, though its coarse open pores can cause tearout and require pore filling for a smooth finish.
Finish Recommendations
Seal end grain promptly; use sanding sealer, oil, shellac, lacquer, or polyurethane. Fill pores for a glass-smooth surface and test stains because oak can color unevenly.
Notable Features
Prominent earlywood pores, coarse texture, reddish cast, and visible annual rings; the pictured piece appears flatsawn.
