White Oak

WHITE OAK WOOD SPECIES White Oak is strong, beautiful, rot-resistant, easy-to-work, and economical, representing an exceptional value. Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast. Nearly white to light brown sapwood is not always sharply demarcated from the heartwood.

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Oak

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OAK WOOD SPECIES Oak is known for it hardness and durability, making it an excellent choice for hardwood flooring with great wear-resistance. Oak (both red oak and white oak) is the most abundant hardwood species in the United States. Oak dates back to the early English craftsmen, and was a cherished material for American Colonists. Color:…

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Knotty Alder

KNOTTY ALDER WOOD SPECIES Knotty Alder tends to be a light tan to reddish brown; color darkens and reddens with age. There is no visible distinction between heartwood and sapwood. The overall grain pattern and appearance is similar to Birch —though redder than Birch. Grain is generally straight, with a moderately fine, uniform texture. Knotty…

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Birch

BIRCH WOOD SPECIES Birch Flooring & Paneling Looking for an alternative to oak or maple floors? Try birch wood flooring. It has the benefits of the other hardwoods while offering a unique and attractive appearance. Several attributes make birch a worthwhile option for hardwood floors: Hardness and durability that comes with a hardwood floor Color…

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