White Oak Hardwood Technical Species Information
Detailed scientific and mechanical properties for White Oak Hardwood Lumber
White Oak
White Oak is full of light tones that give a crisp, clean feel. It has long been a versatile standard in homes across the U.S. because of its universally complimentary combination of deep grayish-brown heartwood and pale white tones. White Oak is also known for its durability, strength, and resistance to wear, serving as planking for boats and even mine timbers. This elegant wood’s amazing decorative flexibility makes it an outstanding floor for all settings and occasions. White Oak comes in a variety of colors and stains to suit any decor.
White Oak Wood Properties
- Janka Hardness
- 1,360 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
- 15,200 psi
- Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
- 1,780 ×1000 psi
- Density
- 900 kg/m³
- Tangential Shrinkage
- 7.2%
- Radial Shrinkage
- 4.2%
- Botanical Family
- Fagaceae
- Tree
- White Oak can reach a height of 125 feet with a large diameter.
- Distribution
- Throughout the United States.
- Other Names
- Quercus spp, Arizona oak, Stave oak, white oak, Swamp white oak, Brewer oak, Garry oak, Oregon oak, California white oak, Valley oak, Valley white oak,
White Oak Characteristics
Color
Light to dark brown with light brown sapwood.
Texture
Coarse
Grain
Straight grained
Luster
Low luster
Durability
Rated as very resistant to heartwood decay
Drying
Moderate movement
Workability
Rated as easy to work, gluing and holding fasteners exceptionally well. It can split when nailed unless predrilled. It is rated as finishing well, but shrinks considerably.
Applications
Ships, railroad crossties, timber bridges, tannin dyes, fuel wood, hardwood dimensions and flooring, furniture, veneer, plywood, barrels, kegs, casks, truck and trailer beds, mining timbers, containers, pallets, caskets, boxes, paneling, flooring.
Photosensitivity
Low
Our White Oak is available in the engineered and solid formats. The boards are 1/2" thick with 3-5" widths available with 1-4' random lengths. Many of our engineered products are FSC certified.