General Description:
The sapwood is light-colored and the heartwood is light to dark brown. White oak has a medium to coarse texture, with longer rays than red oak. White oak therefore has more figure.
The grain of quarter sawn white oak includes decorative effects such as ray flecks, interlocking, and wavy “ribbon” patterns, which are often featured in fine furniture and cabinetry. Quarter Sawn boards are also more stable and are less likely to cup or shrink.
Common Uses:
- Furniture
- Flooring
- Architectural millwork
- Mouldings
- Doors
- Kitchen cabinets
- Paneling
- Barrel staves (tight cooperage)
- Caskets
Available in:
- 4/4
- 5/4
- 6/4
- 8/4
