Botanical names: |
Quercus robur, Quercus petraea |
Origin: |
Germany |
Fresh weight: |
approximately 950 – 1,100 kg/m3 |
Compressive strength: |
approximately 55 N/mm² |
Durability: |
Good, conforms to durability class 2 in accordance with DIN EN 350-2. Generally resistant to fungi and insects that are destructive to wood. |
Use: |
Oak, because of its good durability characteristics, is a superior local wood that can be used instead of tropical woods for balcony and terrace boarding. |
Sections: |
Standard 6T/smooth (see below) or special section on request |
Stock lengths: |
by arrangement |
| System boards: | Solid oak, kiln dried to approx. 14%, free of sapwood and flaws, small closed tight knots are allowed. Board ends are slightly chamfered, pitch 40 cm, (underside 40 cm based spacings) i.e. 80/120/160/200/240 cm. |
| Finger-jointed boards: | Solid oak, kiln dried to approx. 14%, free of sapwood and flaws, small closed tight knots are allowed. |
| Bonding: | bonded with polyurethane, that means 100% water-resistant. Test certificate for the finger-jointing is awaited shortly. Lengths: 4 / 5 / 6 m possible. |