Imported · Fagaceae family
Red Oak ไม้โอ๊คแดง
Quercus rubra
Red Oak pricing
This species is sourced in batches — you can still get an indicative estimate, and our team will confirm the price and the next batch
Estimate your projectThe final price depends on board width, length, grade and order quantity
Strong, bold grain, easier on the budget than white oak · open pores (not watertight)
Imported · not suited to outdoor exposure
Mechanical properties of Red Oak
| Property | Value | Data status |
|---|---|---|
| Janka hardness | 5,430 N (1,220 lbf) MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Density | 700 kg/m³ MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Bending strength (MOR) | 99.2 MPa MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Stiffness (MOE) | 12.14 GPa MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Compressive strength parallel to grain | 46.8 MPa MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Radial shrinkage | 4% | Standard test result |
| Tangential shrinkage | 8.6% | Standard test result |
| Volumetric shrinkage | 13.7% | Standard test result |
≈ approximate = a figure for the trade group or plantation-grown timber, not a test result for this species itself · MC = moisture content at testing · Real values vary with the source of the timber, its age and how it was kiln-dried
Durability and working properties
- Durability
- Non-durable to perishable · open pores
- Machining / working
- Works well · high shrinkage
Sustainability and sourcing
Red Oak is imported timber: every lot should come with import papers and a traceable source.
WisutWood uses legal timber, can issue sawn-timber control documents, and kiln-dries to 12% moisture content or less, so the woodwork lasts and does not have to be torn out and replaced.
Questions about Red Oak
What is the botanical name of Red Oak, and what else is it called?
The botanical name of Red Oak is Quercus rubra. It belongs to the Fagaceae family. Trade names: Red oak, Northern red oak · Local names: Central Red Oak
How hard is Red Oak?
Janka hardness 5,430 N (1,220 lbf) (MC 12%) · Density 700 kg/m³ (MC 12%)
Can Red Oak be used outdoors?
Not recommended outdoors; better suited to interior work · Durability: Non-durable to perishable · open pores
What work is Red Oak good for?
Flooring, furniture, interior work — Strong, bold grain, easier on the budget than white oak · open pores (not watertight)
Can WisutWood build my job in Red Oak?
Yes, on enquiry. Red Oak is sourced in batches, so price and lead time depend on the sizes and the sourcing round.
