White Oak Lumber

The wood of white oak is heavy (481bs./cult.), averaging somewhat higher in weight than that of red oak. The heartwood has moderately good decay resistance.


Pricing/Availability

4/4 $4.00 per bf

Range

White oak lumber comes chiefly from the South, South Atlantic, and central states, including the Southern Appalachian area. Prinicpal species are: white oak, chestnut oak, post oak, overcup oak, swamp chestnut oak, bur oak, chinkapin oak, swamp white oak, and live oak.

Description

The heartwood is generally grayish-brown, and the sapwood, which is from 1 to 2 or more inches thick, is nearly white. The pores of the heartwood are usually plugged with tyloses. This tends to make the wood impenetrable by liquids. It is therefore suitable for tight cooperage.

Uses

White oak is used for furniture, railroad crossties, cooperage, mine timbers, flooring, pallets, railroad cars, millwork and many other products. An important use of white oak is for planking and bent parts of ships and boats, heartwood often being specified because of its decay resistance.

Name

OAK, WHITE (Quercus spp.)

Type

Hard Wood

Machining

Excellent

Resistance To Splitting

Good

Gluing

Good

Side Hardness

1,360 lbs

Kiln Dried

Yes