Red oak
Red Oak trees grow mainly widespread throughout Eastern North America but it was also introduce in Europe for reafforestation. The sapwood of red oak is white to light brown and the heartwood is a pinkish reddish brown. The wood is mostly straight-grained, with a coarse texture.
Main uses: Furniture, flooring, architectural millwork and mouldings, doors, kitchen cabinets, paneling and caskets.
Grades
Uniform in color (white or reddish tinge to light brown). Fish eyes are accepted. Checks, splits, stains and worm holes are not accepted.
Key Features :
Grades: Select and Better,
Board width: 2-1/4” (57 mm),
3-1/4” (83 mm), 4-1/4” (108 mm)
Thickness: 3/4” (19 mm)
Finish: satin and semi-gloss
Canadian Plus wood is a mix of 60% Select and Better and 40% Natural.
Mineral marks and sound knots are accepted. Checks, splits, stains and worm holes are not accepted.
Key Features :
Board width: 2-1/4” (57 mm),
3-1/4” (83 mm), 4-1/4” (108 mm)
Thickness: 3/4” (19 mm)
Finish: satin and semi-gloss
Nice mix of natural colors delicately shaded and more evident. Mineral marks and sound knots are accepted. Checks, splits, stains and worm holes are not accepted.
Key Features :
Board width: 2-1/4” (57 mm),
3-1/4” (83 mm), 4-1/4” (108 mm)
Thickness: 3/4” (19 mm)
Finish: satin and semi-gloss