American white oak is the trade name for several related imported hardwood species.
Botanical Name: Quercus species. Also known as Northern White, Southern White, Overcup or Chestnut Oak.
Appearance: Similar in colour and appearance to European Oak. The sapwood is light coloured and the heartwood is light to dark brown. Grain is mostly straight with a medium to coarse texture, with longer rays than red oak and distinctive growth rings. Timber is strong, resistant to natural decay but susceptible to borer and termites.
Common Uses: In Australia, only suitable for interior applications such as furniture construction and joinery, flooring, vats and casks.
Finishing: Readily accepts penetrative stains and clear-coatings.