White Oak

A traditional American flooring known for is design versatitlity and durability. In quarter sawn cuts it displays a distinctive fleck prized by designers, architects, and furniture craftsmen.

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Species: Quercus alba
Color: Light tan or pale yellow brown to pale or dark brown
Cut: Plain Sawn
Milled: Sq Edge T&G
Thickness: 3/4″
Widths: 3 1/4″, 4 1/4″, 5 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
Species:

Quercus alba

Color:

Light tan or pale yellow brown to pale or dark brown

Cut:

Plain Sawn

Milled:

Sq Edge T&G

Thickness:

3/4″

Widths:

3 1/4", 4 1/4", 5 1/4″ FM

Lengths:

RL 3' and longer

Grade:

#1, #2, Mill Run, Character Grade

Finish:

Unfinished and oil finish

Installation:

Nail/ Staple

Application:

On grade and above grade.

Technical Specifications

 

WHITE OAK    Quercus alba

Category 12% MC Unit
Bending Strength 15,200 psi
Crushing Strength (Perp.) 1,070 psi
Max. Crushing Strength 7,440 psi
Stiffness (Modulus of Elasticity) 1,780 1000 psi
Work to Maximum Load 15 in-lbs/in3
Janka Side Hardness 1,360 lbs
Shearing Strength 2,000 psi
Toughness in-lbs
Specific Gravity 0.68
Weight 47 lb/ft3
Density (Air-dry) lb/ft3
Radial Shrinkage 6 %
Tangential Shrinkage 10 %
Volumetric Shrinkage 16 %
T/R Ratio 1.60
References:
USDA Forest Products Laboratory Fact Sheet
Woods of the World Pro Database

 

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