Structural Oak Beams and Boards

Structural oak beams are incredibly strong and durable and can be used internally or externally on any building. When it comes to structural oak beams you have two choices: freshly cut green oak and semi-seasoned air dried oak.

Freshly cut green oak is suitable for a lot of projects, especially new builds such as garages and extensions. But because green oak shrinks as it dries, it can present problems in the long-term when used in existing rooms and as part of existing structures. As green oak dries over time, cracks and splits naturally form in the surface of the wood. This results in an authentically rustic appearance that will add heaps of character to any room.

Semi-seasoned air dried oak have already done the majority of their shrinkage in the air, under no pressure. So when they’re fitted to an existing frame, the amount of movement will be minimal. As oak is a natural wood, air drying doesn’t eradicate movement entirely. But it does significantly reduce it, making air dried oak an ideal choice for structural beams.