Product Description
Have You Heard Of Our Amazing Red Oak Wood?
Red oak wood is the most valuable species of all oaks. It is a heavy and strong wood used for interiors such as flooring, furniture, boxes, and veneers.
The color is light to medium brown, with a reddish tone that gives it its name (as opposed to White Oak).
The wood grain is straight with an uneven, coarse texture. Red Oak is easy to work with both hand and machine tools.
It is important to note that due to the tannic acid in Red Oak, it can stain when combined with iron, particularly if wet.
At Brazilian Lumber, we have all the decking materials, fasteners, accessories, and trims you need for your decking project.
We also offer amazing tropical hardwood, composite alternatives, artificial turf & ivy, and interior flooring. Please let us know if you need help locating the instructions or return policies, and we will readily assist you.
Description
Red Oak Wood Extra Information
Red oak wood is the most valuable species of all oaks. It is a heavy and strong wood used for interiors such as flooring, furniture, boxes, and veneers.
The color is light to medium brown, with a reddish tone that gives it its name (as opposed to White Oak).
The wood grain is straight with an uneven, coarse texture. Red Oak Wood is easy to work with both hand and machine tools.
It is important to note that due to the tannic acid in Red Oak Wood, it can stain when combined with iron, particularly if wet.
Red Oak Technical Information
Species: Quercus rubra.
Other Names: northern red oak or champion oak
Red Oak Origin: Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward I., Québec); United States (Mississippi, Minnesota, Michigan, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Louisiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Alabama, Arkansas,
Connecticut, Delaware, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Missouri, Georgia, District of Columbia)
Appearance: Red Oak Wood has a course texture and is straight-grained, hard, tough, very stiff, and strong.
Tree Size: 80-115 ft (25-35 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1-2 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 44 lbs/ft3 (700 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .56, .70
Janka Hardness: 1,220 lbf (5,430 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 14,380 lbf/in2 (99.2 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 1,761,000 lbf/in2 (12.14 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 6,780 lbf/in2 (46.8 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 4.0%, Tangential: 8.6%, Volumetric: 13.7%, T/R Ratio: 2.2
Workability: When properly dried and treated, oak wood glues well, machines very well, and accepts a variety of finishes.
Sustainable: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) does not list red oak in its appendices.
The Forest Legality Initiative also states that red oak can be exported and traded internationally.
International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) does not list red oak as an endangered species.
Brazilian Lumber, LLC meets high standards for social, economic and environmental responsibility.
We monitor and document chain of custody of all our hardwood, we are Lacy Act compliant, IBAMA certified, and provide certified options.
This means that purchasing from us, fuels the hardwood lumber economy in South American forests, and by providing well paying jobs for many people in turn means the industry values its conservation and preservation.
Sizes:
Available from 8feet to 16 feet lengths
All dimensions are for S4S boards (S4S stands for Surfaced all four sides)
1×4 (Net Finished Dimensions: ¾″ x 3 ½″)
1×6 (Net Finished Dimensions: ¾″ x 5 ½″)
1×8 (Net Finished Dimensions: ¾″ x 7 1/4″)
1×10 (Net Finished Dimensions: ¾″ x 9 1/4″)
1×12 (Net Finished Dimensions: ¾″ x 11 1/4″)
Please call us for the latest prices. We would be glad to confirm your order and make payment arrangements. Orders can be shipped directly to your home or job site.
Please phone or email if you have freight questions. Call for pricing and availability. 1-877-606-3306
Related Products
Massaranduba 5/4x6
Massaranduba (pronounced Ma-sah- ran-due-bah) is one of the most beautiful hardwoods available for outdoor projects such as decking. Known as Brazilian Redwood it has a vivid reddish-brown color. massaranduba is the hardwood of choice for people looking for a uniform look as the wood has very little movement. Like other hardwoods, it is highly decay, insect, mold, and rot resistant. It is used in many outdoor projects such as stairs, decking, treads, and most curious of all billiard cues. Compared to ipe hardwood, it is a less expensive option. Net finished dimensions 1" x 5 1/2"
Massaranduba 2x6 Standard
Massaranduba (pronounced Ma-sah- ran-due-bah) is one of the most beautiful hardwoods available for outdoor projects such as decking. Known as Brazilian Redwood it has a vivid reddish-brown color. Massaranduba 2x6 Standard is the hardwood of choice for people looking for a uniform look as the wood has very little movement. Like other hardwoods, it is highly decay, insect, mold, and rot resistant. It is used in many outdoor projects such as stairs, decking, treads, and most curious of all billiard cues. Compared to ipe hardwood, it is a less expensive option. Net finished dimensions 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" Call for pricing and availability. 1-877-606-3306
This Is Our Amazing Cypress Wood
Wondering about one of the longest-lasting species: Cypress Wood. It is known as the "wood eternal." It has a naturally occurring oil called cypressine that repels insects and prevents decay. Cypress wood is very versatile and can be used both for interiors and exteriors. For interiors, Cypress wood is often used as trim and to make cabinets. Because cypress wood is termite resistant, it is valuable for use in construction such as house building boats, river piling, siding, shingles, flooring, outdoor furniture, greenhouses, and outdoor structures.Brazilian Lumber - #1 Tropical Hardwood Supplier in Miami
At Brazilian Lumber, we have all the decking materials, fasteners, accessories, and trims you need for your decking project. We also offer amazing tropical hardwood, composite alternatives, artificial turf & ivy, and interior flooring. Please let us know if you need help locating the instructions or return policies, and we will readily assist you.
Choose Cedar Wood For Incredible Projects
Cedar is a softwood that has the advantage of being very stable. It is not very permeable to liquids and has natural phenol that preserves it from moisture, decay, and insect damage. Another great trait of Cedar Wood is that it is not prone to expansion, even with temperature changes, twisting, cupping, or cracking. This softwood is highly valued because it is an excellent base for paints and stains. This makes Cedar easy to work with and reliable in outdoor and indoor applications such as paneling and furniture. Super termite resistant and lightweight. At Brazilian Lumber, we have all the decking materials, fasteners, accessories, and trims you need for your decking project. We also offer amazing tropical hardwood, composite alternatives, artificial turf & ivy, and interior flooring. Please let us know if you need help locating the instructions or return policies, and we will readily assist you.
Our African Mahogany Hardwood Is A Great Choice
Have you heard of African Mahogany hardwood? This species comes from West tropical Africa. It varies in color from a deep reddish brown to a pale pinkish brown. Either color tends to darken with age. The African Mahogany hardwood has a straight, interlocking grain with a medium to coarse texture. It is easy to work with as it glues easily.African Mahogany Hardwood Uses:
- Interior projects
- Veneers
- Turned items
- Furniture
- Fine interior trim
Meet Our Amazing Yellow Pine Wood
Yellow Pine Wood is one of the most important types of timber in the construction industry due to its high strength, stiffness, and appealing appearance. Because it is structurally sound, it is used to frame houses, roofs, and more. This great wood is very dense yet lightweight and resists warping. Four types of pine species are commercially classified as Southern Yellow Pine (SYP). At Brazilian Lumber, we have all the decking materials, fasteners, accessories, and trims you need for your decking project. We also offer amazing tropical hardwood, composite alternatives, artificial turf & ivy, and interior flooring. Please let us know if you need help locating the instructions or return policies, and we will readily assist you.
