Species Introduction

Red oak, a common hardwood species in North America, is known for its solid and uniform texture. It exhibits excellent wear resistance, impact resistance, durability, and resistance to corrosion. Combined with its good workability and beautiful grain, North American red oak is widely used indoors or outdoors for applications such as high-end furniture, solid wood flooring, staircases, and interior decoration projects.

Production Areas and Distribution

North American red oak, scientifically known as Quercus spp., is primarily distributed in the eastern regions of the United States and Canada. It has a specific gravity of approximately 0.63 and can reach a hardness of 1,290 PSI.The sapwood of red oak is typically white to light brown, while the heartwood is pinkish-brown with distinct growth rings that are slightly wavy. It is heavy and hard in texture.Red oak is a plentiful hardwood resource in the United States, with high annual production of sawn timber and veneer. It is widely recognized and favored locally as an oak species.

• Hard and Wear-Resistant for Flooring:
Red oak is durable and can withstand wear, making it suitable for staining and various surface treatments like deep staining, smoking, and wire brushing. It is commonly used in residential and commercial spaces for hardwood flooring.

• Long Drying Time with Good Workability
Before being sent to market, red oak undergoes a drying process of at least six months, ensuring wood stability and dimensional stability. This allows it to be used in steam bending and deep processing.

• Beautiful Grain and Strong Structure
When planed and painted, red oak exhibits a beautiful grain pattern suitable for various indoor and outdoor applications, including furniture (bed frames, tabletops, chair frames, and cabinets), load-bearing furniture structures, and interior wooden decorations.
With proper treatment (such as anti-corrosion treatment and application of wood-specific paints) and ongoing maintenance, the beautifully grained and high-quality red oak is also an excellent choice for outdoor wooden flooring.

Applications

North American red oak is prized for its strong, stable, and durable characteristics, making it widely used both indoors and outdoors.

• Luxurious Furniture Texture

• Natural Beauty and Durability

• Excellent Stability and Corrosion Resistance