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Red Oak

The sapwood of red oak is white to light brown and the heartwood is a pinkish-reddish brown. The wood is similar in general appearance to white oak, but with a slightly less pronounced figure due to the smaller rays. The wood is mostly straight-grained, with a coarse texture. Widespread throughout Eastern U.S. Oaks is, by far, the most abundant species group growing in the Eastern hardwood forests.

It machines well. Pre-boring is recommended for nailing and screwing. It can be stained to a golden finish, with a wide range of finish tones. Red oak is hard and heavy, with medium-bending strength and stiffness and high crushing strength.

Wood Type : Hardwood
Texture : Grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture.
Durability : Non-durable to perishable
Availability : Abundant availability in a good range of widths and thicknesses, both as flatsawn and quartersawn lumber.

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Physical Properties:- Red oak is hard and heavy, with medium-bending strength and stiffness and high-crushing strength.

Wood Type Hardwood Texture Grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture.
Durability Non-durable to perishable Availability Abundant availability in a good range of widths and thicknesses, both as flatsawn and quartersawn lumber.
Odor Tell-tale smell Price Moderate
Sustainability This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Use(s) Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, and veneer.
Density (mean, Kg/m³) 700 (Density can vary by 20% or more) Colour(s) Nearly white to light brown.

Ebony Woods is a developing name when it comes to wooden solutions. Our furniture made from solid wood is second to none. It is durable and can be used for plenty of years. It is one of a kind, which means that no two pieces of wood are merged together. Other advantages of solid wood furniture include sustainability as it is really easy to maintain, fits all kinds of décor styles, is easy on the wallet, and is really timeless. Furthermore, we also use hardwood for providing different wooden solutions. The hardwood we use is made from mahogany, oak, and maple trees. Thus the product made from these is one of its kind. These are durable just like softwoods but their cost is a bit higher because they have closed grain and low sap content. If you’re in the market for unique interior décor then you should definitely choose hardwood, as it gives a unique vibe to your space.