Oak, European

Botanical name: Quercus petrea, Quercus robur

 

Other names: GB: European Oak, European White Oak F: Chêne D: Eiche I: Quercia, Rovere VL: Europees Eiken NL: Europees Eiken

Sapwood is thin, between 1 to 4 cm, and white.The clearly demarcated heartwood is light brown to dark brown. Oak is mostly straight grained with a medium to coarse texture. Annual rings and rays are clearly visible, oak is a ring porous wood. European White Oak is a hard and heavy wood with medium strength properties. Machining is well, nailing and screwing properties are good, but pre-boring is necessary. Gluing must be done with care, the wood is dense, slightly acid an rich in tannins.

European White Oak is one of the most important hardwoods and is mainly used for furniture and flooring. It is also used for stairs, windows and doors and also for external paneling.