One of the main types of wood we use at Main Furniture Harrogate, York, Green Hammerton, North Yorkshire is Oak Harrogate, York, Green Hammerton, North Yorkshire. There are different variations of oak. 

Red Oak Harrogate, York, Green Hammerton, North Yorkshire - This is the most common type of oak Harrogate, York, Green Hammerton, North Yorkshire. Straight-grained with a coarse texture, this oak type rows commonly in North America. The wood takes on a pinkish-red hue and is a popular material for furniture, shelving and other home furnitures. Red Oak Harrogate, York, North Yorkshire trees sport broad, lobed leaves that come to a point on each lobe. These trees tend to be equally stable in woodland and city environments, because red oaks withstand city pollutants better than many trees.

White Oak Harrogate, York, Green Hammerton, North Yorkshire - Like red oak, white oak also is abundant in North America. Straight-grained with a medium-to-coarse texture, white oak wood is popular for construction and flooring. White oak tends to have longer grain rays than red oak and allows for little water penetration. White oak trees have broad leaves with rounded lobes and provide overarching shade.

English Oak Harrogate, York, Green Hammerton, North Yorkshire - European oak, also commonly referred to as English oak, is known for its steel-like consistency. Like other oaks Harrogate, York, Green Hammerton, North Yorkshire, this type is course and straight grained. Pale brown in color, the many uses of English oak include ship building and outdoor woodwork.