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We are now able to supply cut to size English Oak as well as Oak from America and the rest of Europe.
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Now Supplying Cut to Size English Oak
English Oak is similar in characteristics to European Oak and is available in prime quality and character grade. Both of these grades will contain knots, prime quality will contain smaller and fewer knots than character grade.
The timber can be supplied in the following sizes sawn to size:
- Thickness: 26mm-80mm
- Width: 26mm-200mm
- Length: Prime - 0.5m-3.6m | Character grade - 0.5m-4.0m
The lead time of English Oak is also much better than European as we can usually get cut to size English to you within 10-14 working days rather than 14-17 for the European Oak.
Machined English Oak
We will also be offering machining on English Oak so if you need more accurate sizes than the regular cut to size we will be able to supply them to you although the waiting time will be longer than the sawn boards.
In some cases it may also be possible to get the Oak machined to various cladding profiles to match the ones on offer from the other available species'.
English Oak can be supplied in the following sizes Planed All Round:
- Thickness: 20mm-74mm
- Width: 20mm-194mm
- Length: Prime - 0.5m-3.6m | Character grade - 0.5m-4.0m
Treating English Oak
As with all other species of timber Oak will eventually turn silvery grey if left unprotected and in contact with UV light.
You can buy clear UV protection oil from Wood Finishes Direct. If you are unsure what you are looking for they have a very friendly team of experts who we always find to be extremely helpful.
English Oak Grading
Prime English Oak
Prime grade English Oak is the highest quality Oak we can supply and contains minimal pin knots. As one of the cleanest grades available on our website Prime English Oak is suitable for contemporary use where a modern uniform look is desired.
Character
Character grade English Oak is also high quality timber, however, unlike Prime this grade has small sound knots and surface splits. As the more decorative of the two grades Character is often used where a more natural and traditional look is required.
A History of English Oak
As one of the main materials used for just about anything it’s no surprise that Oak has a long history of being used by people for a variety needs including:
- Ship building
- Construction
- Furniture making
English Oak was also used for traditional yule logs at Christmas where they would be decorated with holly.
It was during the 1700’s that Oak was mostly used for ship building and each ship that was built for Drake and Nelson used wood from around 2500 Oak trees. Luckily the trees grow quickly for the first 80-120 years, so the builders didn’t have to wait around for Centuries before the wood was ready to use.
The acorns that grow on the tree were used by our ancestors to help treat ailments such as diarrhoea, inflammation and kidney stones. The acorns were also used to make bread and flour before wheat replaced them.
Our Oak trees also play a vital role in the environment as they are the perfect habitat for insects, birds and small mammals. Their acorns are a rich food source and their open canopy allows flowers and fungi to flourish around them as light can still reach them.
WW1 Effect
World War 1 had a devastating effect on English Oak supplies so in 1919 the Forestry Commission was formed in order to restore and preserve woodland. They have planted countless trees and woodland and have helped landowners to replenish stocks.
Oak was used during the war effort in coal pits, steel works and trench building on the battle front. The Forestry Commission’s original goal was to make sure that Britain wouldn’t have to rely upon imported wood in times of war and it wasn’t until after the second world war in the 1960’s that landscaping became an important part of the commission’s role. It was even later still when wildlife and environmental issues were taken on board.
Since WW1 the amount of forest cover has grown from 5% to over 12% at the turn of the millennium.
If you enter the following settings into the calculator above, this is the price for cut to size English Oak planks you will get.
Prime Quality: 26mm x 50mm x 2m - £22.58 INC VAT (£18.82 EX VAT)
(Product #: IW-4-45-1);
English Oak
Species Group:
Temperate Hardwoods
Durability:
2 - Durable (Learn about timber durability)
Colour Description:
Yellow brown
Mean Density:
1200 KG/m3 (Wet) - 720 KG/m3 (Kiln Dried)
Prime Quality
Product Code: IW-4-45-1
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Light Character
Product Code: IW-4-45-5
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Character Grade
Product Code: IW-4-45-7
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Leadtime
Our timber is imported straight from sawmills on the continent. Our usual lead times are therefore 10 to 14 working days.
Delivery Costs
Delivery costs vary by location, and you can view a full range of prices for UK mainland on our deliveries page. For other areas such as Northern Ireland, Rebublic of Ireland, Isle of Man, etc please call us on 01889 597 281 for a delivery price.
Delivery day
Our delivery lorries visit different parts of the country on different days, so once your order is ready we will work with you to arrange a delivery day for when one of our lorries is in your area. We will always arrange the delivery day in advance with you.
Delivery times
We deliver weekdays Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm. Our delivery vehicles will have multiple jobs on them which can affect the delivery time to you, depending on factors such as traffic and how long it takes to offload the previous jobs. The driver will call you in advance with an estimated time of arrival to make sure you'll be there.
The ordering process
After placing your order securely online you receive an email confirming the items you have ordered. When your order has arrived at iWood HQ and is ready for dispatch, we will give you a call to arrange delivery.
Can I order samples?
Yes you can, you can order samples of certain timbers online. If the species you need isn't there please give us a call or talk to us on our online chat.
The timbers shown are planed all round samples and are not profiled.
Call our seasoned sales team on 01889 597281.
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Email your cutting list to enquiries@iwood.co.uk
