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White Oak in Santa Monica, California

American white oak is the trade name for a variety of hardwood species from the Quercus genus. American white oak is a wood common throughout the eastern United States. The name 'white oak' includes numerous species, eight of which are commercially available as lumber.

Fame Hardwood - White Oak in Santa Monica, California

American white oak is the trade name for a variety of hardwood species from the Quercus genus. American white oak is a wood common throughout the eastern United States. The name 'white oak' includes numerous species, eight of which are commercially available as lumber. Very similar in appearance and shade to the European oak, American white oak has light-colored sapwood and a light to dark brown heartwood. White oak is mainly straight grained with a medium to coarse texture, with longer rays and more figure than American red oak. It has large distinct growth rings, and some medullary rays might be present.

American white oak is utilized for a wide variety of applications, including shipping and boat building, flooring, architectural joinery, exterior joinery, railways sleepers and timber bridges because of its strength and resistance to decay. It is also an excellent timber for top-quality furniture, interior woodwork and paneling. Due to its impermeability, the timber is well-suited for vats and casks holding liquids such as wine and liquor.

American white oak is a hard, heavy timber, and has low stiffness and good overall strength, making it increasingly popular as a structural wood. It also has great steam bending properties. White oak machines well and is easy to glue, nail and screw. It readily accepts stains and polishes to a good finish. The heartwood is susceptible to lyctid borer attack and to termites.

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