Oak : 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 (Kiln Dried) |
English Oak |
Prime Quality (Kiln Dried) Character Grade (Kiln Dried) |
American White Oak | FAS Quality (Kiln Dried) |
External Cladding
Species | Grade(s) |
European Oak |
Prime Grade (Kiln Dried) – T&G, Shiplap, Rainshield Light Character (Kiln Dried) – T&G, Shiplap, Rainshield Fresh Sawn Character Grade – FE, WE |
English Oak | Fresh Sawn Character Grade – FE, WE |
Beams
Species | Grade(s) |
European Oak |
QPA (Fresh Sawn) QP1 (Fresh Sawn) Air Dried Constructional |
English Oak | Fresh Sawn Structural Grade |
Sleepers
Species | Grade(s) |
European Oak | Fresh Sawn Sleeper |
Solid Oak Flooring, Skirting & Architrave
Species | Grade(s) |
European Oak |
Prime Grade (Kiln Dried) Light Character (Kiln Dried) |
American White Oak | FAS Quality (Kiln Dried) |
Decking
Species | Grade(s) |
European Oak |
Prime Grade (Kiln Dried) Light Character (Kiln Dried) |