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Species Information /
Oak, White |
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The Species: |
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Flooring Trade Name:
White Oak
Botanical Name:
Quercus, alba
Lumber Name:
White Oak
Grows In:
North America w/related species throughout
Europe & Asia
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Products Available in Oak, White |
See
page below for a listing of all the products available in this
specie: Products
/ Oak, White
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Description: |
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Oak is the American classic, used widely in
“Mission” style furniture where the
distinctive rays found in the quarter sawn
grain are sought. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Range:
White Oak has a medium high degree of color
variability and ranges from light tan colors
to medium tan colors with a grayish cast to
medium brown colors. WFI offers highly
selected straight grain offerings, which are
color selected to yield a uniform medium tan
color.
Color
Change:
White Oak undergoes a medium degree of color
change, with a slight ambering
over time.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's White Oak Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
WFI's
White Oak Photo Page
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Hardness: |
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White
Oak is 108% as hard as red oak (1360 on the
Janka scale vs.1260 for red oak).
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| For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
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Oak may be used both residentially and commercially.
It is sought after for the “fleck” found in the
quarter sawn selection, which yields a distinguished
classic look to any formal setting.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
average, similar to Red Oak. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
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Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
none known at this time, see:
WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing.
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues:
White
Oak is known to cause contact dermatitis so care
should be taken when coming in contact with White Oak
saw dust. - see:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
/ Oak, White on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
White Oak Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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