Green white oak will have similar properties to kiln dried, except that it will allow for steam bending more readily to form curves in shipbuilding applications.
Grades:
Green
Available Dimensions:
Mixed
Whole log
aPPLICATIONS:
Primarily shipbuilding, hull planking, and structural elements within a hull.
ALSO CONSIDER
American Beech
FAS
SEL/Btr
Straight grain, fine to medium uniform texture. Pale cream color. Venner is slightly darker. Good workability, machines, finishes and glues well. Also good for steam bending. Can have a lot of movement.
Thickness:
4/4
Cypress
Select
FAS
Exceptional rot and decay resistance, soft and easy to work. Contains a natural oil (cypressene) that provides these qualities.
Thickness:
4/4
5/4
+1
Aromatic Cedar
1C
Straight grain, with knots, fine even texture. Heartwood reddish or violet-brown. Sapwood is a pale yellow color and appears throughout as streaks and stripes
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