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Windsor Plywood offers a comprehensive selection of cabinet-grade and construction-grade plywood and sheet goods, ideal for everything from fine woodworking to structural applications. Whether you're building custom cabinetry, shelving, or tackling a renovation, we have the right materials in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and finishes. Choose from high-quality hardwood veneers like maple, oak, and birch, or durable construction-grade panels designed to stand up to demanding use. Be sure to ask about our specialty products that include aircraft plywood, marine grade plywood, bending plywood, superlite MDF and even whiteboards. Our sheet goods are carefully sourced for consistency, performance, and value—perfect for professionals and DIYers alike. With decades of experience and a reputation for carrying hard-to-find products, Windsor Plywood is your trusted destination for specialty wood and sheet materials in Canada and beyond. Visit your local store for expert guidance, custom cutting options, and a wide selection of in-stock and special-order plywood solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What white oak products does Windsor Plywood carry?
Windsor Plywood carries white oak hardwood lumber in select and common grades, white oak hardwood plywood, and white oak flooring. White oak has become the dominant contemporary cabinetry and flooring species in recent years due to its warm tan-brown colour, attractive grain, and excellent finishing characteristics.
What makes white oak different from red oak?
White oak contains tyloses — microscopic structures that fill the wood's pores — making it waterproof and more durable than red oak in moisture-exposed applications. White oak has a more subtle, warm tan-brown colour compared to red oak's pinkish tone. White oak's quartersawn ray fleck is more pronounced than red oak's, which contributes to its current popularity in contemporary and Scandinavian-influenced interior design.
Why has white oak become so popular in contemporary interiors?
White oak's warm neutral colour works well with the light, natural material palettes dominant in contemporary and Scandinavian-influenced design. Its grain is visible but not as pronounced as red oak, allowing it to read as either rustic or refined depending on the finish. White oak also responds well to fuming, which produces the grey-brown tones popular in contemporary cabinetry without stain.
What is fumed white oak?
Fuming is a finishing process where white oak is exposed to ammonia vapour in a sealed chamber. The ammonia reacts with the tannins in white oak to produce a chemical colour change from tan-brown to grey-brown or dark chocolate tones, depending on exposure time. The colour change penetrates the full thickness of the wood, unlike surface staining. Only tannin-rich species like white oak and chestnut respond significantly to fuming.
What dimensions of white oak does Windsor Plywood carry?
Windsor Plywood carries white oak hardwood lumber in select and common grades with thicknesses ranging from 4/4 to 8/4 and widths varying by current stock. White oak hardwood plywood is available in standard 4x8 panels. Contact your local Windsor Plywood branch to confirm current white oak availability and pricing for your project.