The U.S White oak

American white oak is a hard, heavy wood, and has low stiffness and good overall strength, making it increasingly popular as a structural timber. It also has very good steam bending properties.

Introction about U.S White Oak

American white oak is a hardwood common throughout the eastern United States. The name 'white oak' encompasses numerous species, eight of which are commercially available as timber. Very similar in appearance and colour to the European oak, American white oak has light-coloured sapwood and a light to dark brown heartwood. White oak is mostly straight grained with a medium to coarse texture, with longer rays and more figure than American red oak. It has large distinctive growth rings, and some medullary rays may be present.

White oak tree

What is oak wood most commonly used for?

North American White Oak is one of the finest North American hardwood lumbers and also one of the most spectacular trees. This is the tree that is the symbol for the State of Maryland and the lumber used for the hull of “Old Ironsides”, the frigate Constitution. White Oak lumber is used for the finest whisky barrels. There have been many styles of fine furniture based on White Oak wood including Craftsman style and Stickley.

    Fine textured lumber
    Beautiful quartersawn flake
    Straw color

Oak is commonly used for furniture, joinery, flooring, panelling, decking and veneers. Advantages: durable, long-lasting wood.

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