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Red Oak
Strength and mechanical properties
The Latin name for
oak, Quercus, means "a fine tree." The oaks have been key in America's
industrial transformation: railroad ties, wheels, plows, looms, barrels and, of
course, furniture & floors. The oak is the state tree of New Jersey.
Where it Grows
Widespread throughout Eastern U.S. The oaks are by far the most abundant
species group growing in the Eastern hardwood forests. Red oaks grow more
abundantly than the white oaks. The red oak group comprises many species, of
which about eight are commercial. Average tree height is 60 to 80 feet.
Main Uses
Furniture, flooring, architectural millwork and mouldings, doors, kitchen
cabinets, paneling & caskets.
Relative Abundance
36.6 percent of total U.S. hardwoods commercially available.
Did You Know?
The bark from oak trees is rich in tannin.
General Description
The sapwood of red oak is white to light brown and the heartwood is a
pinkish reddish brown. The wood is similar in general appearance to white oak,
but with a slightly less pronounced figure due to the smaller rays. The wood is
mostly straight-grained, with a coarse texture.
Working Properties
Red oak machines well, nailing and screwing are good although pre-boring
is recommended, and it can be stained to a good finish. It can be stained with a
wide range of finish tones. It dries slowly.
Physical Properties
The wood is hard and heavy, with medium bending strength and stiffness
and high crushing strength. It is very good for steam bending. Great
wear-resistance.
Pricing of Red Oak
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