White oak
Other names are northern white oak, southern white oak
Widely distributed in various regions of the eastern United States. There are many species of white oak
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about eight of which are commercial trees.
White oak is similar in color and appearance to European oak. The white wood of American white oak is light in color
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The heartwood is light brown to dark brown. Most white oak has straight grain
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The texture is medium to rough
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The pith rays are longer than red oak
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Therefore, white oak Has more graphics. White oak has a large shrinkage rate when drying
and its properties are easy to change.
White oak is hard and heavy
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Medium bending strength
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Poor rigidity
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Excellent resistance to steam bending. Southern white oak grows faster
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has wider growth rings
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and the wood is harder and heavier.
Heartwood has corrosion resistance
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It is extremely difficult for antiseptic treatment agents to penetrate
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White wood has medium resistance to the penetration of antiseptic treatment agents.
United States
Easy to obtain
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But the supply is not as large as red oak. Exports
The supply of lumber and veneers of various qualities and specifications is extremely abundant
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It is the most important hardwood export product in the United States.
Building materials, furniture, flooring, interior architectural design, exterior joinery, moldings, doors, kitchen cabinets, paneling, sleepers, wooden bridges, barrel batten, coffins and buckets.
Dongguan Dingzheng sells white oak imported from the United States