EUROPEAN OAK BEAMS
Our green oak or fresh sawn beams are often used by timber framers and builders or anyone requiring large section timber, particularly in the construction and repair of timber framed buildings.
We can supply beams up to 9m in length but please contact us to check for availability if you require anything over 6m in length.
Most of our green oak beams come from France and are QPA/QP1 grade, which usually have a straighter grain with less knots in comparison to English oak
After installation green oak beams will begin to dry out and cause shrinkage across the section and the development of surface cracks. This will slightly change the shape and appearance of the beam but will in no way affect the strength.
Semi-dried European Oak Beams
Although the majority of Oak used for construction is green, occasionally it is essential that the shrinkage and movement in the timber is minimised.
Moisture content can vary (approx 25-60%) depending on how long the beams have been cut.
Most of our semi-dried Oak beams are European, which usually have a straighter grain with less knots in comparison with English oak.
We stock a range of sizes and lengths up to 6m subject to availability please call us with your request and we will do our best to meet your requirements
Douglas Fir & Larch
Larch and Douglas fir are becoming common cost effective alternatives to Oak for timber framed buildings, as these softwoods are now universally recognised for their strength to weight ratio.
Similar to Oak we can cut fresh sawn beams up to 9m in length but please contact us to check on availability if you require anything over 6m in length.
Cilfiegan Bespoke
Cilfiegan Sawmill offers a comprehensive bespoke service to meet all our customer’s requirements. We provide an excellent personal customer service and create custom solutions using our knowledge, expertise and over 30 years of experience to find the right solution for you.
- No minimum/maximum orders
- Short lead time on most orders
- Majority of timber is specifically selected and cut for each order
- Locally sourced timber
- Machining service for cladding and beams of up to 300mm wide
For any enquiries or further information please feel free to contact us, we will be more than happy to help.
