1. What colour is American White Oak?
2. What can I use American White Oak for?
3. Will it change colour?
4. Where does American White Oak come from?
5. Is it environmentally friendly?
6. What does Haldane (UK) Ltd do to support the environmental issues?
7. Can American White Oak be used externally?
8. Will it shrink?
9. Are there any restrictions on lengths available?
10. Are there other common names for American White Oak?

1. What colour is American White Oak?
It is Pale Yellow / Brown as per the swatch. (back to top)

2. What can I use American White Oak for?
Haldane has the manufacturing capability to use American White Oak for handrails, glazing beads, turnings and mouldings. (back to top)

3. Will the wood change colour?
As with most materials, the wood's colour will change in time from exposure to natural light and heat. However, we endeavour to carefully select materials to colour match all contracts and therefore ensure that any change in colour is consistent. (back to top)

4. Where does American White Oak come from?
It comes from America. (back to top)

5. Is American White Oak environmentally friendly?
American White Oak is not an endangered species. Haldane (UK) only source materials from internationally recognised suppliers who harvest, replant and carefully manage their stock to ensure continued availability for future generations. (back to top)

6. How does Haldane (UK) Ltd support environmental issues?
As large users of a key resource, we are extremely conscientious of the environment and our responsibility in its protection. As a result, we are active members of the following environmentally conscious organisations:
1) British Woodworking Federation
2) T.R.A.D.A.
3) World Wildlife Federation.
4) Scottish Hardwood Chartered (back to top)

7. Can American White Oak be used externally?
Yes, American White Oak is not as susceptible to perishing as some woods, however, it is essential that the wood is treated on an annual basis in order to withstand the weather conditions. (back to top)

8. Will it shrink?
All of our stocks of American White Oak have been kiln dried to prevent movement, however, wood is a natural product that lives and breathes. It is therefore susceptible to movement in extreme circumstances through factors such as direct heat and light (back to top)

9. Are there any restrictions on lengths available?
American White Oak is only available in harvested lengths of 4.20 Linear Metres. (back to top)

10. Are there other common names for American White Oak?
Yes, it may be known as Chestnut Oak. (back to top)