Product Description
White oak is prized for its warm, timeless beauty and pronounced straight grain, offering a refined appearance that works equally well in traditional and modern designs. Its tight grain, attractive rays, and light tan to pale brown tones take stains and finishes beautifully, producing durable, high-end results. This product is plain-sliced (plain-sawn), which highlights the tree’s characteristic cathedral grain patterns. Beyond looks, white oak is strong, dense, and naturally resistant to decay and moisture, making it an excellent choice for many indoor applications and for exterior uses where the boards are protected from direct, prolonged weather exposure (covered porches, eaves, or sheltered trim).
Overview
- Species: White Oak (grown in Canada & USA)
- Cut: Plain-sliced (plain-sawn) — emphasizes cathedral grain patterns and broad, attractive growth rings
- Finish: S4S (surfaced four sides) — smoother and more finished than S2S1E boards
- Drying: Kiln-dried
- Grade: Select / F.A.S. (Firsts and Seconds) — front face is generally clear; back face may show minor defects
Thickness (nominal / average actual)
- 4/4 — averages 3/4" actual
- 5/4 — averages 1" actual
- 8/4 — averages 1‑5/8" actual
Widths
- 1-1/2"
- 3-1/2"
- 4-1/2"
- 5-1/2"
- 6-1/2"
- 7-1/2" — available in 4/4 (3/4" actual)
- 9-1/4" — available in 4/4 (3/4" actual)
Lengths
- 3' (sold in 2‑packs)
- 4' (sold in 2‑packs)
- 5'
- 6'
- 7'
Key features & notes
- Color & grain: light tan to pale brown with a straight to cathedral grain (from plain-slicing) and visible rays that add character.
- Durability: hard, heavy, and decay-resistant—suitable for furniture, cabinetry, flooring, trim, and exterior applications where protection from direct weather is provided.
- Workability: machines and finishes well; takes stain evenly for rich, consistent results.
- Surface: S4S finish gives smooth, ready-to-work boards, though some pieces may require additional dressing or sanding for fine finish work.
- Grade specifics: Select/F.A.S. — front face generally clear; back face may include minor knots, wane, or small defects, especially on wider boards.
