Product Description: Red Oak Timber Our live edge timbers can be cut down to square edge, select this option in the drop-down above. Do call us or get in touch on our Contact Us page and speak to our passionate team if you have any queries. Overview Emerging predominantly from the vast woodlands of North America, Red Oak stands as a testament to beauty and durability. Renowned for its distinct grain patterns and warm reddish tones, this timber is a harmonious blend of aesthetics and resilience. Its palette, transitioning from light pink to deep reddish-brown, has made Red Oak a favoured choice for furniture, flooring, and joinery. Appearance Board Edges: Available in Waney Edge / Live Edge or Square Edge. Colour & Grain: It showcases a spectrum of light pink to a pronounced reddish-brown. Its grain is typically straight with coarse textures, lending depth and character to its appearance. Patterns: While the majority of it maintains a consistent grain pattern, occasional flare-ups of unique grain swirls enhance its visual appeal. Special Note: Its inherent warm tones make it particularly responsive to staining, offering a variety of finishing opportunities. For those drawn to depth and warmth in timber, Timber Lot’s Red Oak Timber remains a top contender. Technical Specification Common Name: Widely known as Red Oak. Family: Fagaceae Genus: Quercus Measurement Details: Supplied in cubic metres (M3) (1M3 is tantamount to 35.315 Ft3.) Weight (Kiln Dried): 730 KG/M3. Format: Waney edge sawn boards or straight edge sawn boards. Width: Plank widths begin at 150mm, potentially beyond 250mm – call us if you have specific requirements. Uses of Red Oak Furniture: The timber’s rich hue and durability make it a popular choice for a plethora of furniture styles. Flooring: Its robust nature and attractive grain patterns commend it for various flooring needs. Joinery: Doors, windows, and mouldings crafted from it exude a touch of classic elegance. Veneer: Its pronounced grain and warm tones render it an ideal candidate for veneers. Cabinetry: Owing to its captivating grain and adaptability, it has been a long-standing choice for cabinetry. Boat Building: Historically, the timber’s strength and water resistance have seen it employed in boat building. Characteristics of Red Oak Colour: Characterised by its light pink to deep reddish-brown shades, it embodies warmth. Grain: Its straight grain, interspersed with unique patterns, offers a distinct visual appeal. Durability: Very durable and suitable for high impact applications. Workability: Despite its robust nature, craftsmen prize it for its malleability and ease of work. Finishing: The timber’s inherent warmth makes it receptive to a wide spectrum of stains and finishes. Texture: Coarse, yet consistently so, it provides a tangible depth to projects. Further details about our Grades can be found here.
