American Red Oak

Color/Appearance: is a light to medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Nearly white to light brown sapwood is not always sharply demarcated from the heartwood.

Workability: Produces good results with hand and machine tools. Has moderately high shrinkage values, resulting in mediocre dimensional stability, especially in flatsawn boards.

Common Uses: Cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, and veneer.