Sawn European oak lumber.
Boards sawn from Quercus robur and Quercus petraea, kiln-dried or fresh sawn, and graded by hand. Standard sizes below; other sizes cut to order.
Four standard thicknesses.
26 mm, 32 mm, 38 mm, 50 mm. Shown here as board end-views, drawn to scale.
- 26 mm
- 32 mm
- 38 mm
- 50 mm
Random widths. Fixed widths on request.
We supply random widths, as each log yields them, to make the most of every board. If your production needs fixed widths, we cut to your specification.
From 500 mm.
Short lengths for components, long lengths for joinery and flooring. Tell us your preferred length range.
Kiln-dried or fresh sawn.
Our kilns hold about 2,000 m³ at a time. Drying is controlled and monitored to keep boards stable, flat and free of drying defects.
- Kiln-dried
- 8–12% moisture content
- Fresh sawn
- Green, straight from the saw
Specification by grade.
What each grade allows, at a glance. Ask us about current stock by grade and thickness.
| Grade | Clear faces | Sapwood | Knots | Heart | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UWP | Three to four | None | Practically knot-free. Only occasional pin knots up to 10 mm. | Not allowed | Table tops, stair treads, wide panels, wide-plank flooring. |
| Super-Prime | Three to four | None | Practically knot-free. Only occasional pin knots up to 10 mm. | Not allowed | Staircases, fine furniture, windows and doors, visible joinery. |
| AB | At least one | Max. 20% of width on the better face | Better face: up to 20 mm one per metre, up to 40 mm one per board, each on 20% of boards | Not allowed | Tables, flooring, cladding, mouldings, furniture fronts. |
| FAS | One, largely clear | Max. 25% of board width | Up to 40 mm, limited number on the better face | Not allowed | Furniture components, joinery, flooring, cabinetry. |
| Joinery | — | Max. 30% of board width | Up to 40 mm, allowed | Traces allowed if they can be machined out | Furniture, staircases, panels, windows and doors. |
| BC | — | Allowed, but no face fully sapwood | Up to 40 mm, unlimited | Allowed | Rustic furniture, flooring, tables, benches, doors. |
- Species
- Quercus robur, Quercus petraea
- Thickness
- 26 mm · 32 mm · 38 mm · 50 mm
- Width
- Random widths, as each log yields them. Need fixed widths? We cut to your specification on request.
- Length
- From 500 mm. Longer lengths on request.
- Moisture
- Kiln-dried 8–12%, or fresh sawn
Grade descriptions are a summary. Detailed grading rules are available on request.See each grade.
Ready to talk oak?
Tell us the grade, thickness and volume you need. We reply with availability and a mill-direct price.