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Oak,White (Quercus alba)
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| Other names: |
American white oak (UK)
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USA, Canada
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Straight-grained, with medium-coarse to coarse texture. Similar in appearance to European oak, but more variable in color. Impervious to water.
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Good
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48lb/cubic foot (770kg/cubic meter)
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Construction, flooring, furniture, interior joinery, plywood, veneer, barrels.
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| Finishing: |
Good
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