Oak
At East Brothers, we’ve been working with Oak since our establishment in 1886. Over the centuries we have honed our knowledge of this valuable timber.
Oak
Why use Oak
Oak is one of the most iconic and valuable trees in Europe, particularly here in the United Kingdom. Renowned for its strength, durability, and distinctive grain, English Oak has been used for centuries.
European Oak has historically been a primary material for construction, particularly in timber-framed houses, barns, and cathedrals, due to its strength and durability.
It’s also a popular choice for wooden flooring, as it withstands heavy foot traffic and develops a rich patina over time.
In joinery, English Oak is favoured for doors, window frames, and staircases because of its workability and fine finish. Additionally, its resistance to decay makes it ideal for outdoor structures like garden furniture, gates, fencing, and gazebos.
Our knowledgeable team is ready to help you make the most of Oak for your specific needs. Feel free to reach out for expert advice and guidance on your timber project.
Availability and Dimensions
At East Brothers, we maintain a substantial stock of oak roundwood, ready to be sawn to your specified dimensions. Our mill specialises in bespoke timber cutting, allowing us to tailor our cutting to your requirements as long as they can be milled from the log.
Our maximum cutting dimensions are:
- Length: 10 meters
- Width: 350 millimeters
- Height: 350 millimeters
For dimensions exceeding these limits, please contact us directly to discuss potential solutions.
We also offer air and kiln dried options, our pack dimensions are:
- Length: Range 1.8 to 4.5 Meters
- Width: Ranging from 150 to 450 millimeters
- Height/thickness: Ranging from 25 millimeters to 100 millimeters
Given our bespoke cutting lead times may vary but as standard you can expect fresh sawn timber to be ready to collect within 3-4 weeks of order date
If you’re ready to begin your timber journey, don’t hesitate to reach out to our expert sales team on 01794 330198. We’re here to help!
Saw milling process
- Order placedTimber allocated in Mill01Our friendly experts will assist you in finalising your order and entering it into our system.
- CuttingTimber is cut in mill02Your order will be milled to match your specified dimensions.
- Additional processesTimber is treated03If your order requires additional processes, such as kiln drying, planing, or cross-cutting, this will happen at this stage
- Order readyTimber is finished04Once your order is completed, we will notify you that it is ready for collection. If you’ve requested delivery, we will reach out to arrange it.
Technical Specification
Common Name(s): Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus spp
We can visually grade hardwoods to BS 5756:2007.
D24
D30
D40
Subject to Timber sizes and requirements
Average Dried Weight: 675 kg/m3
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .53, .67
Janka Hardness: 4,980 N
Modulus of Rupture: 97.1 MPa
Elastic Modulus: 10.60 GPa
Crushing Strength: 46.3 MPa
Shrinkage:Radial: 4.7%, Tangential: 8.4%, Volumetric: 13.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.8