Question 1

Is planed oak timber suitable for outdoor use?

Accepted Answer

Oak is durable, but planed oak timber is usually specified for interior work. For exterior applications, treatment or specific grading may be needed to resist weathering.

Question 2

What’s the difference between sawn oak and planed oak timber?

Accepted Answer

Sawn oak has a rough surface and may vary slightly in size. Planed oak timber is smoothed to accurate dimensions, making it ready for joinery and finishing work.

Question 3

Where does planed oak timber in the UK come from?

Accepted Answer

Planed oak timber in the UK is sourced from several places, most Europe, America and also home-grown British products:

European oak - A large proportion of planed oak timber used in the UK originates from Northern France and wider Europe. Many sawmills in France prepare kiln-dried oak, which is then planed to order in UK factories. Additional European sources can include countries like Germany, Croatia, Poland, and Eastern Europe.
American white oak - UK merchants also import American white oak, which arrives from North America and is then planed or machined in the UK.
British-grown oak - Locally sourced oak, British-grown European oak species such as Quercus robur and Quercus petraea, also contributes to supply. Suppliers may offer native green or kiln-dried oak milled from UK woodlands.

Planed oak timber

20mm X 95mm Planed Hardwood American White Oak PAR Timber (4'' X 1'')

20mm X 45mm Planed Hardwood American White Oak PAR Timber (2'' X 1'')

Cheshire PSE Stripwood Oak 8x45x2400mm

20mm X 140mm Planed Hardwood American White Oak PAR Timber (5.5'' X 1'')

45mm X 140mm Planed Hardwood American White Oak PAR Timber (6'' X 2'')

45mm X 70mm Planed Hardwood American White Oak PAR Timber (3'' X 2'')

20mm X 70mm Planed Hardwood American White Oak PAR Timber (3'' X 1'')