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White oak is similar in color and appearance to European oak. The sapwood of American white oak is light in color 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, giving it more figure.
Working Properties
White oak machines, nails and screws well, although pre-boring is recommended. It reacts with iron, so galvanized nails are recommended. Its adhesive properties are variable, but it stains and polishes to a good finish. The wood dries slowly and care is needed to avoid checking. Due to its high shrinkage, it can be susceptible to movement in performance. Northwest Hardwoods’ state-of-the art dry kilns and drying technology help assure lumber that is straight and flat.
Physical Properties
A hard and heavy wood with medium bending and crushing strength. It is low in stiffness, but very good in steam bending. Southern white oak is faster growing with wide growth rings, and tends to be harder and heavier than Red Oak.
Main Uses
Furniture, kitchen cabinets, architectural joinery, exterior joinery, mouldings, doors, paneling, flooring, railway sleepers, timber bridges, barrel staves, caskets.
White oak can vary in color, texture, characteristics and properties according to the growing region. It is therefore recommended that users and specifiers work closely with their suppliers to make sure the wood they order is suited to their specific needs.
Regional Differences
Glacial—The Glacial region’s frigid winters produce slow-growing trees with tight growth rings, creating White Oak with outstanding color and texture. Approximately 80 percent of the lengths from this region are 8-10'.
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White Oak—Quercus spp
White Oak Grades
Superior
Cabinet
Custom Shop
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