Color & grain

• Heartwood: Ranges from light golden brown to deep, warm brown, can vary depending on the oak species.
• Sapwood: Lighter, often creamy white to yellowish.
• Grain: Straight, often with distinctive growth rings and large pores that give the wood a rustic look.

Tree size & wood properties

• Average height: 20-40 meters
• Trunk diameter: 60-150 cm
• Hardness: Janka hardness: ~6500 N This means that oak is considered a medium-hard to hard wood
• Weight: High density, approx. 700-770 kg/m³ in the dried state.
• Durability: White oak is particularly resistant to moisture and rot, as its pores are sealed with tyloses. Red oak is less resistant to weathering.

Frequent uses

• Furniture: High-quality cupboards, dining tables, chopping boards, beds and solid wood furniture due to its robustness.
• Floors & stairs: Perfect for parquet floors and stair treads as it is extremely resistant to wear and tear.
• Barrel production: White oak is traditionally used for whisky, wine and cognac barrels, as it does not allow liquid to pass through and releases aromas well.
• Boat & bridge building: White oak in particular is used because of its high water resistance.
• Doors & window frames: Very popular for durable constructions.
• Carvings & decorative applications: Often used for inlays and decorations due to its beautiful grain.