EUROPEAN OAK

European oak is similar in colour and appearance to American White oak. The sapwood of European oak is creamy coloured and the heartwood is pale yellow brown darkening with exposure. European oak is mostly straight grained with a medium to coarse texture, with the large ray figuring often referred as silver grain.

Technical Data

  • Species Name: European Oak

  • Botantical Name(s) : Quercus spp.

  • Size and location information: Widespread throughout Europe. Also known as French Oak or English Oak

  • Density: Dry: 700kg/m3

  • Workability: Euro oak machines well, nails and screws well although pre-boring is advised. As it reacts with iron, galvanised nails are recommended. Its adhesive properties are variable, but it stains and polishes to a good finish. European oak tends to have less defect than American White Oak with the grades that are brought into Australia.

  • Uses: Construction, furniture, flooring, architectural joinery, mouldings, doors, kitchen cabinets, panelling, timber bridges, barrel staves, coffins and caskets.

  • Availability: Europe: Readily available but not as abundant as red oak. Export: Very widely available in lumber and veneer, in a full range of qualities and specifications.