New White Oak 20 Beams
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New White Oak 20 Beams — Beams & Timbers Products
We have developed a method for drying green white oak wood to a moisture content of 20% or less. The outcome is our stable New White Oak 20 Beams, which avoid the shrinkage typical of green white oak. Our timber also offers a more polished look than reclaimed options, which often have mortise holes and beetle tracks while still showing similar checking. Our New White Oak 20 Beams are priced between green and reclaimed timber, offering the right balance of quality and cost.
Sizes & Lengths
Sizes: ranging from 4’x4″ to 12″x16″
Lengths: spanning from 4’0″ to 30’0″
Textures
Available in resawn, rough-sawn, or planed (S4S) finishes
Grades
No 2 and better – No 1 and better on request
Drying
Our proprietary drying process reduces the wood’s moisture content to 20% by weight.
Finishes Available
Available in raw, fumed, and select wax finishes.
Contact our team today to check out our new wood beams and timber products range! With a vast inventory and expert guidance, we’re ready to help you design, construct, and install top-quality wood for your project.
Explore our range of timbers, perfect for interiors and exteriors. Whether you’re creating timber frames, beam ceilings, trusses, pergolas, or trellises, we have the wood to bring your vision to life.
White oak is a prized hardwood known for its strength, durability, and resistance to wear. It’s commonly used in crafting furniture, flooring, paneling, veneer, ships, whiskey barrels, and outdoor structures. Contrary to its name, the white oak isn’t white. Its color varies from light beige to dark brown, with the sapwood slightly lighter than the heartwood.
Grains in white oak are usually straight, but quarter-sawn sections can show striking ray-fleck patterns. The sawing method creates unique patterns such as fine lines, flake figures, and pinstripes, which is why “quartered white oaks” are famous for custom projects. White oak has more figures and a coarser, uneven texture than red oak.
White oak is resistant to fungi and insects because its pores are filled with tylose, a natural water-repellent. This prevents rot, even in moist environments. Its high rot resistance makes white oak timber ideal for boats and other durable structures.
White oak, with a volumetric shrinkage rate of 16.3%, undergoes significant shrinkage during drying. Our drying process addresses this by ensuring the shrinkage is complete for the timber’s lifespan. This wood is easy to work with using both hand and machine tools, and it bonds well with glue, making it ideal for steam bending. However, it may stain and discolor when it comes into contact with iron. While pre-boring is recommended, white oak generally accommodates nails and screws with ease.
White oak stains more evenly than red oak, enhancing the wood and grain pattern and making it a favorite for staining projects. However, its coarse grain needs filling for a smooth finish.
White oak timbers boast a Janka Hardness rating of 1,350, placing them in the medium range among hardwoods. Despite this, they offer a superior choice compared to red oaks, providing better resistance to dents and scratches.
Are you looking for top-notch white oak timbers for your next project? Our New White Oak 20 Beams might be just what you need! Crafted from premium white oak and dried to a perfect 20% moisture content, these beams promise unmatched stability and strength. Connect with our timber experts today, and let’s turn your vision into reality!
Other names: stave oak, American white oak, common oak, fork-leaf oak
Scientific name: Quercus alba
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We have the inventory and timber experts you need to create an extraordinary timber experience in your next project. Contact us today to inquire about your project needs and learn why Vintage & Specialty Wood is the right choice for all your reclaimed and specialty wood needs.
Our team of timber experts can design, fabricate, and install premium timber products for your next project.
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