RED OAK WOOD
- Industry standard for a utility hardwood wood floor
- Used for informal furniture, entertainment centers, stair treads
- One of the most common hardwoods in North America
- The signature hardwood of the American suburban development
Characteristics of Red Oak
| Origin of Wood Type | USA |
| Botanical Name | Quercus rubra |
| Specific Gravity | 0.77 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 4 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Tan with a Pink to Red Tint |
| Rarity / Availability | Readily Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 4″ to 15″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 8′ to 16′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.3 |
| Wood Uses | Furniture, Flooring, Plywood, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Common 1 & 2, Select and Better, FAS, Quartersawn, Figured |
| Other Trade Names | American Red Oak, Northern Red Oak |