Scientific Name: Quercus Alba L.

Origin: America

Description of wood:
Sapwood: Cream
Heartwood: Pale brown
Fiber: Straight
Grain: Medium
Characteristic defects: Small knots

Physical properties:

Apparent density at 12% humidity 740 kg/m3 heavy wood.
Dimensional stability:
– Coefficient of volumetric shrinkage 0,43% stable wood.
– Relationship between contractions 1,95% with tendency to fix.
– Hardness (Monnin) 5,1 hardwood.