American White Oak
American White Oak is a hard and heavy wood and is readily available in New Zealand. American White Oak is almost waterproof and has an exceptional resistance to wear. It is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content.
American White Oak is used for a wide range of constructional work including shipping and boat building, flooring, architectural joinery, exterior joinery, railways sleepers and timber bridges due to its strength and resistance to decay. It is traditional for high grade furniture, interior woodwork and paneling. Because of its impermeability, the timber is suitable for vats and casks holding liquids such as wine and spirits.
Botanical Name:
Quercus spp
Standard Trade Names:
White Oak
Other Names:
Northern White Oak, Southern White Oak, True White Oak, American white oak (Q. alba), chestnut oak (Q. prinus, Q. montana), overcup oak (Q. lyrata), swamp chestnut oak (Q. michauxii)
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Stocked:
Yes
Availability:
Available ex-stock in kiln dried sizes from 75 to 200mm wide and 25, 40 and 50mm thicknesses.
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