American White Oak
Quercus Alba
Similar in colour and appearance to European oak. The sapwood of American white oak is light coloured and the heartwood is light to dark brown. White oak is mostly straight grained with a medium to coarse texture, with longer rays than red oak. White oak therefore has more figure. Also known as Northern White Oak, Southern White Oak.
Origin
North America
Density
770
Technical Data
- Density
- 770
- Modulus of Rupture Mpa Dry
- 105
- Radial Shrinkage
- 3%
- Hardness (janka) (kN)
- 6.0
- Finish
- Excellent
- Durability
- Durable
- Machining
- Excellent
- Split Resistance Screwing
- Good
- Split Resistance Nailing
- Good
- Gluing
- Good
- Growing Region
- North America
- Specific Gravity
- 0.68
- Modulus of Elasticity Gpa Dry
- 12
- Tangential Shrinkage
- 5%
- Stability
- Good
- Susceptible to Lyctus Borer
- Yes
- Availability
- Widely