The moisture content is more stable than for white oak. Select Oak Slight variation in colour, from medium brown to pale beige. Natural Oak Pronounced color variation, from very dark brown to pale brown. All natural shades of this wood are allowed, including mineral streaks. Sapwood is creamy yellow to pale white.
Colors vary considerably among boards.
Straight, close-grained with a fine even texture, with occasional curly or wavy figures in some boards. Durability Wood is strong, dense and hard. Excellent for flooring. Excellent shock resistance. Select Birch Slight color variation, from medium brown to very pale brown.