Green Oak Beams
Botanical Name
Overview
Available Grades:-
FAS/FAS 1FACE 80/20 83% of one face free of defect such as knots, wane and sap
Furniture, construction, joinery – windows, internal doors, internal cladding, interior flooring and mouldings
Certification
FSC available
Origin
North America
Physical Structure
Good strength properties
Durability
Durable
Moisture Content
8-10%
Working Qualities
Variable in working properties according to rate of growth, slow grown material provides a smooth finish. Stains and takes nails/screws well
Storage Advice
Product needs to be kept undercover in dry conditions
Wastage Allowance
25 – 40%
Stability
Stable for internal applications, although for external applications if timber is not acclimatised can have a tendency to swell due to low initial moisture content
