Oak, American White

Oak, American White                                                            Density:  770 kg/m3

Commercial Names:  White Oak, Overcup Oak.

Scientific name:  Quercus Alba/Prinus/Lyrata.                    

Family: Fagaceae.

Distribution:  South-Eastern Canada and Eastern USA.

General Description: Varies in colour from a pale yellow-brown a biscuit with a pinkish tint similar to European Oak.   The timber can have straight grain with the characteristic silver grain on quarter-cut timber.   

Suitable Externally:    No

Max. Fire-Rating:        FD60