White Oak
Quercus alba · Hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern and Central North America.
- Hardness
- 1,350 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Very Durable, with exceptional natural resistance to rot and decay due to closed cellular tyloses.
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Grain Pattern
Straight grain with distinct ring-porous structure and prominent radial medullary rays visible on the cross section.
Color & Appearance
Light brown heartwood with a distinct paler sapwood band, darkening to an amber hue with age.
Hardness (Janka)
1,350 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable, with exceptional natural resistance to rot and decay due to closed cellular tyloses.
Value & Age
4.00 to 8.00 USD per board foot.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Freshly cut log, approximately 40 to 50 years based on visible growth ring count.
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, boat building, and tight cooperage.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and Central North America.
Workability
Accepts screws and nails well, though pre-boring is recommended; glues, stains, and finishes satisfactorily.
Finish Recommendations
Polyurethane, varnish, or oil finishes apply well, though water-based finishes may raise grain.
Notable Features
High tannin content which reacts strongly with iron, featuring closed tyloses in the heartwood vessels.
