Glacial Red Oak

Glacial Red Oak: A Premium Choice for Sustainable Hardwood

Glacial Red Oak offers a unique blend of quality, durability, and sustainability, making it an ideal choice for architects, designers, and manufacturers. Sourced from the Glacial growing region of North America, Glacial Red Oak is renowned for its beautiful, consistent appearance and versatile applications across architectural and design projects.

The Essence of Glacial Red Oak

Harvested from slow-growing forests in colder northern climates, Glacial Red Oak boasts tight growth rings, resulting in a distinct color palette and refined texture. Its blonde to straw hues provides a neutral yet warm aesthetic, suitable for various design styles, from modern to rustic.

Commitment to Sustainability

Glacial Red Oak is produced in line with sustainable forestry practices. The oak forests in the U.S. are responsibly managed through selective harvesting, resulting in a net annual growth that exceeds 39.9 million cubic meters. This sustainable approach ensures a consistent and responsible supply, so customers can feel confident in choosing Glacial Red Oak as a beautiful and environmentally sound option.

Physical Properties

With a range of beneficial physical properties, Glacial Red Oak meets the performance demands of diverse applications:

• Color: Blonde to straw.
• Grain: Straight open and even, with a uniform texture.
• Density: Medium density hardwood at 730 kg/m³ (12% moisture content).
• Janka Hardness: 6.0 kN, suitable for areas that require resistance to wear and denting.
• Stability: Excellent dimensional stability in both back sawn and quarter sawn cuts.
• Unit Shrinkage (KD):
  • Radial: 0.16% of board dimension per 1% moisture content change.
  • Tangential: 0.37% of board dimension per 1% moisture content change.
• Machining: Excels in cutting, gluing, and nail holding.

These properties make Glacial Red Oak both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional, making it ideal for architectural elements, flooring, furniture, and cabinetry.

Why Glacial Red Oak is the Superior Choice

Glacial Red Oak offers a range of advantages over American White Oak, making it a better long-term solution for projects:

1. Availability and Cost: Glacial Red Oak is widely available and cost-effective. With higher domestic availability, faster growth rates, and lower demand than White Oak, it provides a budget-friendly option for various applications.

2. Durability and Hardness: While White Oak has a slightly higher Janka rating (1360) than Red Oak (1290), Glacial Red Oak’s open grain pattern effectively conceals scratches and dents, enhancing its suitability for high-traffic areas.

3. Style and Color: Glacial Red Oak harmonizes well with modern, traditional, and rustic designs, featuring a warm wheat color that subtly evolves over time. In contrast, White Oak displays a saddle tan hue with shades of beige, olive, and yellow brown, which may not align with all design preferences.

4. Grain Characteristics: The open grain of Glacial Red Oak adds to its visual appeal and practical durability, effectively hiding minor wear, whereas the tight grain of White Oak can make it more prone to splintering.

Discover the Benefits of Glacial Red Oak

With its exceptional blend of style, performance, and sustainability, Glacial Red Oak is an ideal hardwood solution for architects and designers seeking a reliable, aesthetically pleasing material. To learn more about how Glacial Red Oak can elevate your next project.