American Red Oak
Quercus Rubra
The sapwood is white to light brown and the heartwood is a pinkish reddish brown. The wood appears similar to white oak, but with slightly less pronounced figure. The wood is mostly straight grained, with a coarse texture. Also known as Northern Red Oak, Southern Red Oak.
Origin
North America
Density
705
Technical Data
- Density
- 705
- Modulus of Rupture Mpa Dry
- 99
- Radial Shrinkage
- 3%
- Hardness (janka) (kN)
- 6.0
- Finish
- Excellent
- Durability
- Non Durable
- Machining
- Excellent
- Split Resistance Screwing
- Good
- Split Resistance Nailing
- Good
- Gluing
- Good
- Growing Region
- North America
- Specific Gravity
- 0.64
- Modulus of Elasticity Gpa Dry
- 12
- Tangential Shrinkage
- 5%
- Stability
- Good
- Susceptible to Lyctus Borer
- Yes
- Availability
- Widely
Brochures
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