Timber
Colour | Blonde to straw |
Grain | Straight open and even grained with a uniform texture |
Density | Medium density hardwood 730 KG/m3 at 12% moisture content |
Janka | 6.0 kN |
Unit Shrinkage (KD) | Measurable movement in service – Low Radial: 0.16% of board dimension per 1% moisture content change Tangential: 0.37% of board dimension per 1% moisture content change |
Stability | Very Good (back sawn), High (quarter sawn) |
Cutting | Very Good |
Bending | Very Good |
Glueing | Very Good |
Lyctus Susceptible | Susceptible |
Nail Holding | Very Good |
Durability | Above ground – Class 3 Below ground – Class 4 (Refer to IronOak for clear H3 treatment and 25-year decay guarantee) |
Fire | Refer to Australian Standard AS1530 Part 3 and Building Code of Australia – Smoke development index: 3 – Flooring AS/ISO 9239.1 – Critical Radiant Heat Flux: 3.7 – Smoke development Rate: Less than 750% -min – Wall and Ceiling lining AS/NZS3837: 1998 – Average extinction area: less than 250m2/kg – Material Group No: 3 (unless coated to meet Group 1 & 2) – Bushfire Attack level: BAL-19 High (BAL-29 and BAL-40 in proprietary systems) |
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Sustainability
Glacial Oak uses PEFC Controlled source material to ensure the best practices are met in terms of sustainability.
Glacial Oak is selectively harvested and takes 0.57 seconds to grow 1m3.
Glacial Oak is ASH’s brand of American Oak – the dominant hardwood species grown in the USA. Combined, more than 94.8 million cubic metres of American Oak is grown every year with 54.8 million cubic metres harvested – dwarfing hardwood volumes grown in Australia. The oak forests of USA are therefore increasing by 39.9 million m3 per annum (source 1 + source 2). This vast availability, attractive look and performance of Glacial Oak make it the perfect material for volume and architectural markets – where consistency is required.
American Oak is usually divided into two main categories – ‘American Red Oak’ (Quercus Rubra) or ‘American White Oak’ (Quercus Alba). Each consist of multiple subspecies with varied colour and performance depending on geographical location, climate and growing speed.
Glacial Oak is different to other American Oak alternatives in the market. It is easily interchangeable for White Oak. It is not as olive-brown in colour as white oak, nor is it pink in colour like typical American Red Oak. It is blonde in appearance – close to that of typical Engineered Oak flooring.
Glacial Oak is generally straight grained, crown cut, coarse textured and distinctive in appearance – Glacial Oak can easily be moulded, shaped, laminated, painted or stained to suit your décor needs.
Glacial Oak (American Oak) is almost exclusively grown in North America and is a dominant species in the U.S. hardwood forests. American Oak trees are tall and are grown both on mountains and low lands giving rise to different characteristics depending on location.
Glacial Oak is one of the most affordable American Oak offerings in Australia. By manufacturing it right here in Victoria, we are able to process American Oak the same way we process Australian hardwoods. What does this mean? ASH have done all the hard work for you.
Glacial Oak is straight line cut, fault docked and packed in small, affordable packs. You no longer need to buy volumes of random widths or spend hours docking out defects. This saves at least 30% in actual costs.
Glacial Oak is a sustainable choice. It is a PEFC Controlled source material, is selectively harvested, and oak forests are increasing by 39.9 million m3 ever year. Learn more on the sustainably page.
Yes, Glacial Oak is available in job lots so manufacturers and furniture makers have access to smaller options and don’t have to store large packs in their factory. Speak to one of our Glacial Oak specialists by calling 03 5139 7070.
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