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European Oak

 

Name: - European Oak (not to be confused with Japanese Oak)


Sources: -Europe, including Britain, Russia and Poland.


Colour: -Light to dark brown


Advantages: -Very strong, hard, tough and durable. Oak finishes well, works well and has very little shrinkage


Disadvantages: -European Oak is very heavy, expensive and splits easily. It contains tannic acid, which corrodes steel and iron fitting. The acid's effect on the fittings can cause permanent blue stains on the wood surface


Uses: -Garden furniture, boat building, gateposts, furniture, floors and construction work.


 

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