White Oak
Quercus alba · Hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1350 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Durable, featuring good natural resistance to rot and decay.
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Grain Pattern
Straight grain with a prominent ring-porous cathedral pattern on flat-sawn surfaces.
Color & Appearance
Light brown to dark grayish-brown heartwood with a narrower paler sapwood, darkening slightly over time.
Hardness (Janka)
1350 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Durable, featuring good natural resistance to rot and decay.
Value & Age
3.50 to 7.00 USD per board foot for kiln-dried lumber.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Recently harvested logs, estimated at 40 to 80 years old based on ring count visibility.
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, cabinetry, boat building, and tight cooperage.
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Responds well to hand and machine tools, though it requires pre-boring for screws due to hardness.
Finish Recommendations
Accepts stains, oils, and polyurethane exceptionally well after proper sanding.
Notable Features
High tannin content and closed cellular structure due to tyloses.
