White Oak has been used since Early America. it was originally used in wagon wheels and other products in the Industrial Revolution. White Oak is more dense and heavier then its sister wood Red Oak. White oak is a very durable hardwood flooring product and is the most used product in high traffic areas.
Wood Grading
clear
- Grayish tan color
- No color variation
- No knots
- No mineral streaks
- No cracks
- Consistent colors
#1 Common
- Slight color variation
- Small dime sized knots
- Slight mineral streaking
#2 common
- Large knots
- Mineral streaking
- Color variation
- Worm holes
Characteristics
Hardness/Janka: 1210 or 6% softer than Red Oak
Stability: 1 or 22% less stable
Origin: North America
Grain: Open grained wood with long rays about 1″ in length. Contains burls, swirls and crotches
