Quercus spp.
The principal species producing Europen oak are Q.petrea (sessile oak, Durmast oak in the UK and English/French/Polish/Slavonian oak according to origin) also Q.robur (UK)
| Appearance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sapwood | lighter than heartwood |  |
| Heartwood | light tan or yellow brown | |
| Grain | straight | |
| Height |
60-100 ft with diameter of about 4-6' |
|
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Average weight (kg/m³) | 720-750 |
| Seasoned weight (kg/m³) | 660 |
| Strength | υψηλή |
| Steam bending |
πολύ καλή |
| Processing | |
|---|---|
|
« Poor
Good »
| |
| Drying |  |
| Machining | |
| Finishing | |
End Uses
Furniture, cabinets, boat building, dock and harbour work, high-class interior and exterior joinery, flooring and veneer.
Remarks
One of world’s most popular timbers.
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Quality | Length |
| 25 x 130 mm + | 4 sides clear w/out saps | 2.20 m + |
| 49 x 130 mm + |
4 sides clear w/out saps |
2.20 m + |
