Northern Red Oak

Northern Red Oak – America’s Classic Hardwood with Durability and Warmth

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is one of the most popular and widely used hardwoods in North America. Harvested from slow-growing forests in the Northern United States and Southern Canada, this species is renowned for its durability, consistency, and beautiful reddish-brown tones. Its uniform grain and excellent workability make it a favored choice in both domestic and export markets.

Common uses of Northern Red Oak:

• Furniture – A staple in traditional and modern furniture, used in tables, chairs, wardrobes, and cabinets.

• Flooring – One of the most popular hardwood flooring types for homes, valued for its durability and warm color.

• Interior Millwork – Used for trim, wainscoting, molding, and staircases due to its consistent appearance and ease of finishing.

• Doors & Architectural Components – Excellent for solid wood doors, paneling, and built-ins in both residential and commercial settings.

• Kitchen Cabinets – A favored choice for kitchen and bathroom cabinetry due to its durability and finishing versatility.

Key Features:

• Weight – 1 cubic meter of kiln-dried Northern Red Oak (at 6–8% moisture content) weighs approximately 700–740 kg.

• Janka Hardness – Approximately 560–590 kgf, offering excellent resistance to wear and denting in high-traffic applications.

• Easy-to-Finish Grain – Features a prominent, open grain that accepts stains readily — ideal for dark, medium, or natural finishes.

• Good Stability – Responds well to machining, gluing, and nailing, offering moderate dimensional stability when properly dried.

• Sustainable Supply – Readily available and responsibly harvested from well-managed northern hardwood forests.