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Red Oak
A traditional American flooring, readily available, with excellent wear resistance.
| Species: | Quercus rubra |
| Color: | Pinkish to light reddish brown or light brown |
| Cut: | Plain Sawn |
| Milled: | Sq Edge T&G |
| Thickness: | 3/4″ |
| Widths: | 2 1/4″, 3 1/4″, 4 1/4″, 5 1/4″, 7 1/4″ FM |
| Lengths: | RL 3′ and longer |
| Grade: | #1, #2, Mill Run, Character Grade |
| Finish: | Unfinished; Oil Finish |
| Installation: | Nail/ Staple |
| Application: | On Grade/ Above Grade |
Technical Specifications
RED OAK Quercus rubra
| Category | 12% MC | Unit |
| Bending Strength | 14,050 | psi |
| Crushing Strength (Perp.) | 1,140 | psi |
| Max. Crushing Strength | 6,900 | psi |
| Stiffness (Modulus of Elasticity) | 1,755 | 1000 psi |
| Work to Maximum Load | 15 | in-lbs/in3 |
| Janka Side Hardness | 1,290 | lbs |
| Shearing Strength | 1,780 | psi |
| Specific Gravity | 0.63 | |
| Weight | 43 | lb/ft3 |
| Radial Shrinkage | 4 | % |
| Tangential Shrinkage | 8 | % |
| Volumetric Shrinkage | 13 | % |
| T/R Ratio | 2.01 |
References:
USDA Forest Products Laboratory Fact Sheet
Woods of the World Pro Database
NHLA Rules for the Measurement and Inspection of Hardwood and Cypress
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