Thermally Modified Oak (American Red Oak)

NAME: Thermally Modified Oak (American Red Oak)
BOTANICAL NAME: Quercus spp
OTHER NAMES: Toasted Oak, Thermo Oak
WEIGHT / KD AVE: 710 – 750 Kg/m3

Being a medium to coarse textured species some care is required when machining, predrilling for fastenings is required. A good finish can be achieved.

Furniture, interior and exterior joinery, shopfitting, cabinetmaking, doors, flooring, cladding applications

The thermal modification process involves heating (using steam) the Red Oak to a very high temperature, transforming it to a highly durable timber.

25+ years in outdoor applications is achievable, with improved stability

25/38/50mm x Random Widths
1.8 – 3.6 Meter Lengths