APPEARANCE/COLOR: The heartwood can vary from light, to medium brown, to pale yellowish-brown or dark pale-brown, commonly with an olive cast. White to light brown sapwood isn’t always demarcated from the heartwood. White oak can have a broad range in color variation.
CLEAR GRADING RULES: Natural heartwood color variations and a small amount of sapwood, along with some allowable natural wood characters. Will admit the following: Occasional, pin knots (1/8’’ in diameter), small burls, streaks.
White Oak Clear Unfinished
CHARACTER GRADING RULES: Prominent natural variations in heartwood and sapwood coloration, along with varying natural wood characters and sound knots. Will admit the following: Open knots and open characters (holes up to ½’’ diameter that are fillable), worm holes, checks, streaks. Unlimited heartwood/sapwood.
White Oak Character Unfinished