Red Oak Logs

FPD has the capabilities to source red oak logs in large monthly quantities. These logs originate in the southern region of the US (Mississippi). Our red oak logs generally meet the following characteristics:

• SED: 30cm+
• Length: 2.44m+
• Grade: 3 and 4 sides clear
• Log Scale: JAS cubic meter (with actual SED and length) or Doyle MBF
• Monthly Volume Available: 30 containers 

Red Oak Log Grades

3 Sides Clear 
Small End Diameter: 30cm to 90cm
Length: 2.44m to 11.8m
Defects: 3 of the 4 log faces are absent of external defects.

4 Sides Clear 
Small End Diameter: 30cm to 90cm
Length: 2.44m to 11.8m
Defects: All log faces are absent of external defects.

Red Oak Uses

Red Oak is one of the most widely used species of wood in the world. Red oak has a wide range of applications including flooring, furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, moldings, doors, paneling, veneer, and joinery. Our red oak logs are sourced from the Southern region of the US. These logs have straight grain with a light to medium reddish-brown heartwood and white to light brown sapwood. Red oak has a high degree of workability especially with machine tools.

Workability Properties
Machining: Excellent
Nailing: Very Good
Screwing: Very Good
Gluing: Very Good
Finishing: Excellent

*Possible ratings include: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor

No varnish

Light varnish

Medium varnish

Dark varnish