White Oak Logs

American White Oak (Quercus alba) is the most prized export hardwood from the United States, celebrated for its strength, durability and tight, closed-grain structure that makes it watertight and rot-resistant. Its golden-brown to light tan heartwood with characteristic ray flecks is highly sought after by furniture makers, flooring manufacturers, coopers and architects worldwide.

Species: Quercus alba (Northern American White Oak)

Key Properties:
• Density: 770 kg/m³ (48 lb/ft³) at 12% MC
• Hardness (Janka): 1,360 lbf – hard, tough and wear-resistant
• Closed-cell tyloses make heartwood watertight
• Excellent steam-bending properties
• Naturally resistant to decay and insect attack
• Distinctive ray flecks when quartersawn

Log Specifications:
• Diameter: 30 cm to 90 cm+ (small end)
• Length: 2.4 m to 5.5 m (standard saw log lengths)
• Grades: Veneer/Prime, FAS Saw Logs, Select, Industrial
• Treatment: Debarked, end-coated, fumigated and ISPM-15 compliant

Applications:
• Whiskey, bourbon, wine and cognac barrel staves (cooperage)
• Premium hardwood flooring – solid and engineered
• High-end furniture and cabinetry
• Boatbuilding and marine timbers
• Architectural millwork, doors and joinery
• Decorative veneers and quartersawn panels
• Outdoor furniture and structural timbers

Petrofit exports American White Oak logs sourced from sustainably managed Appalachian and central hardwood forests, supplying distilleries, sawmills, veneer plants and furniture manufacturers across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.