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Sykes Timber
Quality Hardwood and Softwood Merchants
Machining Specialists
Hardwood Flooring and Hardwood Decking
George Sykes Limited
Timber Specialists Since 1862
Quality Hardwood
and Softwood
Timber Merchants
AMERICAN RED OAK - Quercus rubra
Origin
North America
Availability
Square edged kiln dried boards
Grade
'Sykes Grade' from FAS
Colour
Pale Brown with a Pinkish tinge
Usage
Internal Joinery - Coffin Manufacture
Durability
Moderately Durable
Density
690 kg/m3
Movement in Service
Small
Thicknesses Available
0.75", 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3" & 4"
Specification
4" & wider, 6' & longer
Summary
Excellent internal joinery, a kinder wood to work than White Oak
Basic Price Level
Medium
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