This is oak that has been dried within a kiln to reach a moisture content of between 8% and 12% making the oak stable and able to be used internally for a variety of applications and projects.

European Oak is Oak that has been sourced from across Europe and is usually of the species Quercus Robor or Quercus Petraea. English Oak on the other hand is usually of the species Quercus Robor but is much more difficult and expensive to source.

All of the Oak we supply is graded in-house by our qualified graders and may include small knots. The grade we sell is generally referred to as joinery grade and technically is known as QF1a / QF1B.

We take great care in selecting our suppliers and we only buy from mills who are a member of one of the three large certification bodies. All of our Oak is sustainably and legally sourced and along with it coming from a certification body, is also fully compliant with UK Timber regulations. If you request it, we can supply you with a chain of custody certificate for the oak you are buying from us.

Oak is a hardwood, it is slower to grow than softwood but is much denser and much more durable than softwood. You will pay more for hardwood but you will be buying a far superior timber which will not only last longer but we think looks and feel much better to the touch. Beware of other websites who are selling rustic boards which are pine boards made to look like oak.

Our customers have used our oak boards to build just about everything from: Stools, shelving, tables, chairs, benches, coffee tables, sideboards, desks, worktops, plinths, bread boards, chopping boards, swing seats, doorstops, boot pulls, bath caddys, candle holders, trays, Ipad stands, dog beds - and much more, the list is endless.

We offer a trim to size option on all our oak shelves and furniture boards. Simply select the size and enter the dimensions you need us to trim the oak to. We can't offer sizes bigger than the largest size listed due to courier restrictions.

If you want to order a large number of items requiring a pallet or special delivery service, please contact us at sales@oakboards.co.uk with the items you require.

We will supply you the individual oak boards in the finish you require, however you will need to trim, joint and glue furniture tops which are larger than sizes listed. If you've ordered accessories such as legs, these will be supplied and require installation by yourselves.

Please note oak is a natural timber and subject to twisting and warping if not stored appropriately prior to assemble.

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