Quartersawn White Oak
Quercus alba (quartersawn) • Eastern United States
Premium Domestic Hardwood
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Quartersawn White Oak is premium lumber cut to showcase beautiful medullary ray fleck ("tiger stripes"). More dimensionally stable than plain-sawn, it's prized for fine furniture, craftsman-style cabinetry, and traditional millwork.
Janka Hardness
1360
Density
47 lbs/ft³
Moisture
10-12%
Fire Rating
Class B
Durability
Class A - 15-20 years
Price Range
$$
Appearance
Light to medium brown with distinctive ray fleck pattern
Key Characteristics
- •Distinctive ray fleck figure
- •Superior dimensional stability
- •Straight grain orientation
- •Fine, even texture
- •Beautiful natural figuring
- •Vertical grain pattern
Common Applications
- •Craftsman furniture
- •Mission-style cabinetry
- •Fine millwork
- •Flooring (premium)
- •Wainscoting
- •Traditional interiors
Maintenance Requirements
Moderate maintenance. Good durability for interior use. Regular care preserves ray fleck appearance.
Advantages
- Beautiful ray fleck figure
- Superior stability
- Traditional appeal
- More stable than plain-sawn
- Distinctive appearance
- Domestic availability
Considerations
- More expensive than plain-sawn
- Lower yield from logs
- Variable ray fleck intensity
- Premium pricing
- Not suitable for outdoor use
- Limited widths available