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White oak is slightly harder than red oak, and also more durable. However, both types are notably stiff and dense, have high shock resistance, and resist wear. Because of the high concentration of tannic acid in white oak, it is particularly resistant to fungi and insects.
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White Oak
Latin name: Quercus alba
Common names: Oak, white oak
Technical
Colour: White Oak is a dense hardwood that varies in color from light grayish-tan to brown. It is mostly straight-grained with a medium to coarse texture. White Oak tends to have longer rays than Red Oak. It has fewer distinctive marks than other species.
Janka Hardness: 1360
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