Buy European Green Oak Beams
Fresh Sawn and Air-dried European Oak are staples of exterior building projects due to their natural resilience & strength, and availability in thicknesses up to 300mm. Cut or planed to size, they can also be used effectively for cladding and decking – as with their kiln-dried counterpart, Fresh Sawn and Air-dried European Oak are a classic look that works in any setting. We use European Oak which is a very strong and durable timber, often used for heavy structural projects. Oak is also able to withstand attack from insects and fungus and has an attractive grain pattern, which makes it ideal for decoration purposes as well as practical use.
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Cut to Size / Planed Oak Timber Beams
Our fresh sawn / air dried Oak timber beam stock can either be ordered fresh sawn or you can take advantage of the landed stock that has been air drying at our mill in France and in our yard. All our Oak timber beams are graded in France to QPA/1 and better.
Ordering Oak Timber Beams
When ordering you’ll be able to select from various standard thicknesses - going from 150mm all the way to 400mm - and a number of lengths – from 3m to 7m. All of our beams are kept in undercover warehouses, with the hue of the wood varying according to the length of time which they have been stored.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Timber Beams
Will Oak move when it dries?
Oak will move when it dries/seasons. Movement can vary depending on how much internal moisture it has and therefore what drying has already occurred. For instance - Air dried will have seasoned and dried out naturally for 2 years. This will likely move and split more than Kiln dried where the drying has been accelerated and there is far less moisture content. This would result in very little movement and ideal for internal use.
What’s the difference between sawn and planed Oak Beams?
Sawn oak beams will not only be rough in texture but will likely not be perfectly regular with some faces tapering slightly. Also there may be saw marks and gauges caused by machinery and handling. The planing process not only smooths the surface but regularises it allowing for the sides to be parallel and equal. Its important to note that the industry acceptable tolerances are much greater on sawn than planed. Sawn usually around 5mm under or over whereas planed would be 1mm.
How can Planed Oak Timber Beams be cleaned?
They can be cleaned via planing, sanding, or blasting, if desired. You may also notice a blue stain across the surface, simply caused by a natural reaction between the oak and the steel tooling used to shape it. These can also be sanded off easily.
How well can the beams be finished?
In general, Oak finishes well from the planer or moulding machine although in some cases a reduction of cutting angle to 20° is preferable. The wood can be stained, polished, waxed, and glued satisfactorily, takes nails and screws well, except near edges, when the wood should be pre-bored, and takes liming and fuming treatments well.
What thicknesses do our Oak beams come in?
We stock a number of standard thicknesses in a variety of lengths, mainly square sections, 150mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 350mm, and even 400mm beams, ranging from 3mtrs to 7mtrs in length.
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Standard Delivery
Click & Collect and Delivery - Timbersource usually aims to dispatch orders within 5 working days for most requirements. We will endeavour to complete your order ahead of schedule.
Next Day / Same Working Day
Click and Collect - Same working day collection when you order by 12:00pm**
Delivery - Next working day delivery when you order by 12:00pm (please call +44 (0) 1373 469905 to ask if we can offer Same Working Day Delivery)
**Subject to Stock availability and excludes Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays and Christmas Periods.
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