American Oak TImber
The two most common types of this hardwood timber are American White Oak and American Red Oak. Both grow in the eastern part of the United States and are similar in appearance. The main difference is that American Red Oak has slightly smaller rays and therefore a less pronounced figure compared to American White Oak. At Mortlock Timber, we use American White Oak because of its prominent grain pattern and stunning look when used for interiors.
Benefits of using american oak timber
American Oak is relatively easy to work with, and for this reason, it’s often used for making furniture. The timber is easy to machine, nail, screw, and glue, and can be stained and polished to achieve beautiful finishes. This makes it ideal for flooring, cladding, and panelling interiors to achieve a sleek modern look. American White Oak is readily available in Australia and comes in a wide range of finishes.
Easy Installation
Proplank click-in system that fits any space
Cost Effective
End trims and proprietary corners included
Customisable
Wide range of colours and finishes to choose from
Strong
Designed for long-lasting interiors
Applications
Architects and designers love using American Oak because it’s easy to work with and comes in a variety of different colours and finishes. The timber is perfect for batten ceilings and wall cladding for both residential and commercial interiors. American Oak flooring is also very popular and is often used to complement battens and cladding of the same material.
American Oak Products
At Mortlock Timber, we offer a wide range of American Oak products for both residential and commercial projects. Some popular choices include our Proplank click-in system for fast and easy installation, and our Trendplank concealed fixed cladding for interiors.
American Oak Finishes
We offer a variety of surface finishes that enhance the natural beauty of American Oak and protect it from wear. Choose between Unfinished, with its natural raw look, or Enviro Clear and Fireshield, which have a glossier finish.
Colour Variation
This beautiful hardwood ranges from pale yellow-brown to mid-brown, sometimes with a pink tinge. People often believe that certain colours are only available with American Red Oak, but in reality, the timber has the same colour variations as American White Oak. The tree’s name actually derives from its red foliage and not the timber’s colour.
Natural Features
Natural features found in this timber species include veins, knots, and prominent grains which make American Oak flooring, cladding, and battens a pleasure to the eye.
What grades does mortlock supply?
Mortlock Timber grades our American Oak products to standard and better grade, also known as natural select grade, in accordance with Australian Standards (AS) 2796.2-2006. The standard and better grade lets the timber show its natural textures and characteristics without compromising on consistency and quality. If you require American Oak cladding, battens in another grade, speak to our team about what’s possible.
American Oak Properties
American Oak is a timber species that possesses natural beauty, but also natural properties that make it ideal for architectural use. The timber is relatively easy to work with and is often used for cabinet-making and interiors such as flooring, staircases, panelling, and battens. Explore the full list of properties that make this species a great solid timber for your home and office interiors.
North America
PEFC certification on request
Readily available
750 kg/m3
Class 3
6.6%
Not Resistant
Susceptible
Group 3, BAL 12.5 and 19 – All AS 3959 Required Applications
Interior Use Only
Latest Projects
Our American Oak products have been used in a variety of buildings across Western Australia including, luxury homes, government buildings and wineries. Explore our latest projects and the different products available with this solid timber.
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