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Specie Names
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Grown in:
North America.
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Lumber Name(s):
Red Oak.
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Description
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As America's most popular flooring choice, our straight-grained Red Oak offers a much more formal look than the normal plain-sawn variety.
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Color Range and Color Change
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Color Change:
Red Oak undergoes a medium degree of color change over time with a slight ambering of the pinkish tan brown color you get when freshly milled.
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Color Range:
Red Oak offers a medium range of color variability from lighter tan tones with pinkish highlights to darker browns.
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Where to Use
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Red Oak may be used both residentially and commercially wherever the classic look of American red oak is desired.
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Special Characteristics and Issues
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Allergic Reactions:
Cases of contact dermatitis have been known to occur. Care should be taken when coming into contact with Red Oak saw dust.
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Hardness Chart for
Red Oak
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Species Comparative Hardness (Janka Scale):
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