Red Oak is a native of North America. Heartwood is a light to medium brown with a reddish cast. Oak wood is extremely dense, creating great strength and hardness. The wood is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content.But it’s prices is moderate,and it is commonly used for furniture making and flooring, timber frame buildings, and for veneer production.Red Oak is a beautiful and plentiful wood for all of your home project needs.