Red Oak Wood

Colour | Appearance:
Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Nearly white to light brown sapwood is not always sharply demarcated from the heartwood.
Conversely, White Oak tends to be slightly more olive-coloured, but is by no means a reliable method of determining the type of oak.

Grain | Texture:
Grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture. 

Rot Resistance:
Rated as very durable; frequently used in boatbuilding. 

Workability:
Produces good results with hand and machine tools. Has moderately high shrinkage values, resulting in mediocre dimensional stability, especially in flatsawn boards. Glues, stains, and finishes well. 

Odor:
Has a tell-tale smell that is common to most oaks. Most find it appealing. 

Sustainability:
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened species. 

Common Uses:
Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, boatbuilding, barrels, and veneer.

Origin : American
Uses : Furniture, Interior 
NDM Recommendation : Furniture