Where to Find an Oak Timber Supplier ?
Are there DIFFERENT TYPES OF OAK Timber on the market and what should I use for my Project ?
There are a number of Oak Timber options available on the Market.
- Green Oak
These are used as Oak beams, Roof trusses or Oak Timber frames and staircases.
Green Oak is also commonly referred to as fresh sawn Oak. It is more often or not the preferred choice when carrying out building or constructional projects. Ideally mortice and tenon joints should be used as this method will allow the joints to expand and contract.
- Air Dried Oak
Oak Beams, Fireplaces, Oak Beams & Timber Frames.
Air dried Oak is a green alternative way of drying Oak Beams. Generally Oak beams are left between 8 and 10 years to dry between 20-30%. Generally the cost of air dried Oak is more than traditional green Oak due to the improved stability of the Air dried Oak.
- Kiln Dried Oak
Oak Skirting Board, Oak Furniture Timber, Internal Oak Joinery Projects
The Oak is dried in large Kilns. The amount of moisture left in the Oak timber after the kilning process takes place is minimal therefore reducing the amount of movement or shrinkage that occurs after fitting. Kiln Dried Oak is generally more expensive than Air Dried and Green Oak.
A good starting point if you are looking to start an Oak project is to ring your local timber merchant as they will be able to advise you on the most appropriate timber for your specific application. Also you will find that the majority of timber merchants are able to offer a Timber machining or cutting facility on site.
- Speak to the tradesman who is constructing the building instruct them to deal with the supplier.
For further information feel free to contact us in our Swansea Depot South Wales on (01792) 884828. Ask for Dean our resident Oak expert.
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