Timber Knowledge: Oak

Where Does Oak Come From?
The Oak we supply is sourced from three different places: America Mainland Europe England European and English Oaks are rather similar to each other
Oak’s Versatility of Product
European Oak is an incredible timber that can be used for a range of projects, whether you are looking for
Oak Kits
We supply Oak kits which are designed to be put together such as trusses or garden structures. These kits are
Grades of Oak
There are different Grades of Oak available for the different species and products. PAR & CTS Species Grade(s) European Oak Prime Grade (Kiln Dried) Light Character
Oak Tree
European & English Oak Tree The European Oak trees stand between 18m and 30m tall depending on growth conditions and the
European vs American Oak
The European and American timbers differ from each other and they are both used for different kinds of work. So,
Prime and Light Character
The two main grades of kiln dried European Oak that we supply are prime grade and light character. There are
Oak’s Defining Qualities
Oak has many defining characteristics and strengths which make it one of the most popular timbers amongst joiners and carpenters.