Timber
| Colour | Blonde to light brown |
| Grain | Straight open and even grained and coarse textured |
| Moisture Content | Medium density 730 KG/m3 |
| Janka | 6.0 kN |
| Stability | High (back sawn) |
| Cutting | Very Good |
| Bending | Medium bending strength |
| Glueing | Very Good |
| Lyctus Susceptible | Yes |
| Nail holding | Very Good |
| Durability | Above ground – Class 3 |
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Sustainability
American Oak by ASH uses PEFC Controlled source material to ensure the best practices are met in terms of sustainability.
American Oak is selectively harvested and takes 0.57 seconds to grow 1m3.
American Oak is the dominant hardwood species grown in the USA. Combined, more than 94.8 million cubic metres of American Oak is grown every year with 54.8 million cubic metres harvested – dwarfing hardwood volumes grown in Australia. The oak forests of USA are therefor increasing by 39.9 million m3 per annum (source 1 + source 2). This vast availability, attractive look and performance of American Oak by ASH make it the perfect material for volume and architectural markets – where consistency is required.
American Oak is usually divided into two main categories – ‘American Red Oak’ (Quercus Rubra) or ‘American White Oak’ (Quercus Alba). Each consist of multiple subspecies with varied colour and performance depending on geographical location, climate and growing speed.
American Oak by ASH is different to other American Oak alternatives in the market. It is easily interchangeable for White Oak. It is not as olive-brown in colour as white oak, nor is it pink in colour like typical American Red Oak. It is blonde in appearance – close to that of typical Engineered Oak flooring.
American Oak by ASH is not as olive-brown in colour as American White Oak nor is it pink in colour like typical American Red Oak. It is blonde in colour – closer to that of typical Engineered Oak flooring. Generally straight grained, crown cut, coarse textured and distinctive in appearance – American Oak by ASH can easily be moulded, shaped, laminated, painted or stained to suit your décor needs.
American Oak is almost exclusively grown in North America and is a dominant species in the U.S. hardwood forests. American Oak trees are tall and are grown both on mountains and low lands giving rise to different characteristics depending on location.
American Oak by ASH is one of the most affordable American Oak offerings in Australia. By manufacturing it right here in Victoria, we are able to process American Oak the same way we process Australian hardwoods. What does this mean? ASH have done all the hard work for you.
American Oak by ASH is straight line cut, fault docked and packed in small, affordable packs. You no longer need to buy volumes of random widths or spend hours docking out defects. This saves at least 30% in actual costs.
