General Description:
Prinicipally Quercus alba, but also Q. prinus and Q. lyrata. Found throughout the Eastern United States and South Eastern Canada. Generally straight grained and even textured. The heartwood is pale coloured, yellow-brown to biscuit with a pinkish tint - similar to European Oak. Generally straight grained with the characteristic silver grain on quartered material. The timber typically weighs around 760kg/m3.
Uses :
American oak is milder than European oak to work and has a great many uses including furniture and cabinet making, and all types of high class joinery. It glues, stains and polishes well.
We have been importing, distributing and machining quality worldwide hardwoods since 1970 and carry extensive stocks at our various premises in Staffordshire. We have an ethical purchasing policy ensuring that the natural environment, in particular the biodiversity and sustainable production of forests is considered of the utmost importance. Where possible timbers are sourced from FSC certified supplies.
This timber can be delivered by carrier or collection is possible by arrangement from our works near Eccleshall, Stafford (approximately 9 miles from Junctions 14 or 15 of the M6). The delivery shown is for mainland UK delivery (England, Wales and Scotland excluding highlands). Payment should be via PayPal or cash on collection.
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Carriage charges will always be combined on multiple orders to get the best available rates - please wait to receive an invoice showing the reduced carriage before making payment.
We carry large stocks of a wide variety of hardwood species. Please enquire if you have different requirements as we can machine timber to order.