Oak, American White Density: 770 kg/m3
Commercial Names: White Oak, Overcup Oak.
Scientific name: Quercus Alba/Prinus/Lyrata.
Family: Fagaceae.
Distribution: South-Eastern Canada and Eastern USA.
General Description: Varies in colour from a pale yellow-brown a biscuit with a pinkish tint similar to European Oak. The timber can have straight grain with the characteristic silver grain on quarter-cut timber.
Suitable Externally: No
Max. Fire-Rating: FD60
Average Light Reflectance Value (LRV): Crown Cut 31.80. Quarter Cut 35.42
Please note that for FD30 and FD60 doorsets the timber density must have a minimum density of 510kg/m3. It should be noted that some timbers such as Ash and Beech have high densities but are NOT suitable for an FD60 application. Get in touch further advice or samples. However, glazing beads should be manufactured from timbers that have a minimum density of 640kg/m3.
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