The Janka scale, simply put, records the density of wood ... I would lean toward white oak with its rating of 1,360. Balsa! It’s so soft it’s often used for insulation or buoyancy and rarely ...

The Janka scale is the hardwood industry’s test to ... By comparison, typical oak flooring scores at 1,350. The problem with South American rainforest and African hardwood species is the trees ...

The Janka scale is the hardwood industry's test to measure ... By comparison, typical oak flooring scores at 1,350. The problem with South American rainforest and African hardwood species is ...

Red oak rings in at a 1290 on the Janka scale (the higher the number, the stronger the board), and white oak comes in at 1360. Durability: Thanks to the wood’s open grain, wood stains take ...

The Janka scale is the hardwood industry's test to measure ... By comparison, typical oak flooring scores at 1,350. The problem with South American rainforest and African hardwood species is ...