Air Dried Oak Beams

As a result and testament to the natural seasoning process, air dried Oak usually has a weathered/aged appearance.

Durability:

The heartwood is durable, extremely resistant to preservative treatment, but the sapwood is permeable. The acidic nature of oak will affect metals in indirect contact and cause corrosion. Non-ferrous or galvanised metals should be used..

Mechanical Properties:

Oak has a very good steam bending classification, but is liable to blue stain if in contact with iron compounds..

Seasoning:

It dries very slowly with a tendency to split and check. Medium movement in service.

Uses:

  • Weight bearing/roof structures, oak framed buildings, bridges and marine structures and decorative “false” beams – as well as external and landscaping purposes
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Description

Air dried is Oak beams are aged naturally over a period of time (usually years). As a result and testament to the natural seasoning process, air dried Oak usually has a weathered/aged appearance. The colour of the external timber is likely to range from silver to dark brown and splits and checks are present. Air Dried European Oak Beams weigh approximately 800-900 kg/m³.

Additional information

Latin Name

Quercus robur

Distribution

UK and Europe

Family Name

Fagaceae

Also know as

Rovere, quercia (Italy); chêne (France); eiche (Germany); eik (Netherlands)

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