Red oak is denser, more porous, stronger and heavier. White oak is more water/rot resistant than red oak. Pine is softer and lighter. It seems that red oak is commonly used in the bedwood kits and it absorbs water and rots because of its structure. All depends on your use. Paint will scratch off on either one over time...but less so with the oaks. Southern yellow pine was the wood of choice back in the day... but it was older growth and more dense than what you can find today.
Last edited by tom moore; 02/18/2015 7:53 PM.
