
Overview
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Maple | Red
Oak | White Oak | Tulipwood
American White Oak (Quercus Spp)
Natural Durability To Wood-Destroying Fungi
EN 350-2 : 1994 The following classification provides an
indication of the currently accepted characteristics and performance
of wood in ground contact.
Heartwood - class 2 durable/class 3 Moderately durable
Sapwood - class 5 not durable
EN 942 : 1996 Natural durability sufficient for exterior
joinery. American white oak is therefore suitable for exterior use
without preservative pre-treatment
EN 335-2 : 1992 Cross reference to ascertain the relevant
hazard class.
Moisture Movement
EN 942 : 1996 Classed as medium.
Treatability
EN 350-2 : 1994 The following classification refers to a
set of broad descriptions for classifying treatability based upon
general observations associated with the use of penetrating treatment
processes.
Heartwood - class 4 Extremely difficult to treat
Sapwood - class 2 Moderately easy to treat
General
See comments for red
oak

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