European Prime Oak
Botanical Name
Overview
Grade Tab:- FAS – (First and Seconds).
Joinery – Interior, Furniture, Flooring, Decking, Joinery – Exterior, Cladding
Certification
FSC
Origin
South & Central America
Density
620 – 660 kg/m3
Physical Structure
The wood is somewhat below average in strength properties for tropical hardwoods
Durability
Durable
Drying
The timber is slow to dry and drying requires care to prevent development of distortion and checking. Thick sections tend to remain green in the centre for a considerable time. There is a risk of case hardening if large sections are dried too quickly
Moisture Content
14% – 16% (+/- 2%)
Working Qualities
Easy – The weathering characteristics are very good, there being little loss of surface smoothness, and remarkably little warping or surface checking in unpainted wood exposed to the elements
Storage Advice
Under cover
Purchasing Cycle
12 month
