Oak wood: a noble and sustainable material
Emblematic essence of French forests, the oak (Quercus robur and Quercus petraea) Is a hardwood wood, known for its strength, longevity and natural elegance. Used for centuries in construction, furniture or carpentry, it remains a must for professionals looking for Technical performance And of Aesthetic Value.
Characteristics of oak wood
Oak wood is known for:
- Its high density : between 670 and 750 kg/m³, which makes it a heavy and resistant wood.
- Its hardness : classified Hardwood, it is very resistant to shocks, mechanical stresses and wear.
- Sound Straight Line And It's fine to medium grain, sometimes with highly sought-after medullary ray patterns (flames).
- Its color Organically Golden Blond to Light Brown, which darkens slightly over time.
Technical performances
- Young's module : approximately 11,000 to 13,000 MPa
- Dimensional stability : Good, with moderate shrinkage but to be taken into account during drying and final use
- Job class : naturally Class 2, which can reach Class 3 After Treatment
- Natural sustainability : Good Against Insects, Average Against Fungi Without Treatment
- Outdoor longevity : up to 50 to 100 years Depending on conditions and treatments
Uses of oak
Oak is particularly suitable for:
- La Interior Carpentry And Outside
- La Manufacture of parquet floors, stairs, baseboards or frames
- La Traditional Carpentry and wood construction
- La Manufacture of massive furniture
- La Tonnellerie, thanks to its richness in tannins
- The Decorative Veneer For High-End Finishes
Why choose oak sawn by Scierie Vuitton?
At the Vuitton Sawmill, oak represents approximately 70% of our production. Each log is carefully selected, sawn and stored using continuously processes, to guarantee our customers wood at the Stable quality, professionally dried and ready to use. Our mastery of natural and artificial drying allows us to offer oak wood at 10— 12% humidity, ideal for workshops and professional processing.
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