The Species:

Flooring Trade Name: Tasmanian Oak, Victorian Ash

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus, regnans/obliqua/delegatensis

Lumber Name: Tasmanian Oak, Victorian Ash

Grows In: Australia - on Tasmania & in the State of Victoria

Products / Ash, Victorian

Description:

Tasmanian Oak / Victorian Ash is a straw to tan colored wood, all of which is rift sawn, and is similar in appearance to straight grain American Oak.

Color Range & Color Change:

Color Range: Tasmanian Oak / Victorian Ash, depending on the areas it is sourced from, can have a medium high degree of color variation from a pale straw color, some with pinkish highlights, through to tan colors and some medium gray/brown colors. We offer a color/species selected range which encompasses the straw to tan tones with some pinkish highlights.

Color Change: Tasmanian Oak / Victorian Ash over time undergoes a slight degree of color change with a muting of the overall color variation and an ambering of the straw colors to a slightly darker tan color.

Hardness:

Tasmanian Oak / Victorian Ash is 80% as hard as red oak

( 1010 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak ).

Where to Use:

Tasmanian Oak / Victorian Ash may be used residentially wherever a specially selected straight grained "oak" look is desired.

Stability:

Tasmanian Oak / Victorian Ash is less stable than American red oak and in very dry climates is prone to shrinking. Care should be taken to properly equalize this wood prior to installation.

Allergic Reaction Potential:

Tasmanian Oak / Victorian Ash has been known to cause contact dermatitis so care must be taken when coming into contact with the sawdust.

Known Finish Issues:

There are no known finish compatibility issues with Tasmanian Oak / Victorian Ash. However, ALWAYS test the finish you propose to use FIRST on test pieces to insure compatibility.