Choose the perfect oak for your build:

When it comes to building your oak porch, selecting the right wood is paramount to ensuring durability, aesthetics, and longevity. Here at New Forest Oak, we take pride in crafting our structures with only the finest, and understanding the correct type of oak to use is essential.

Let's explore the key considerations to keep in mind when choosing oak for your oak porch project.

Below is a list of wood imperfections that are excluded when crafting our oak structures.

  • Woodworm

    Woodworm are wood-boring insects that can cause damage to wooden structures by burrowing into the wood, potentially weakening its structural integrity over time.

  • Shakes Rot

    Shakes rot refers to a type of wood decay characterized by deep, longitudinal cracks or separations in the wood fibers, often caused by fungal infestation or environmental factors.

  • Dead Knots

    Dead knots are areas in wood where branches once grew, typically appearing as dark, circular spots, and can impact the strength and appearance of the wood.

  • Soft Knots

    Like dead knots, Soft knots are areas in wood where branches once grew, often appearing as lighter-colored, softer spots, and may affect the wood's structural integrity.

  • Woodworm

    Woodworm are wood-boring insects that tunnel into timber, potentially causing structural damage over time.

  • Filled bug holes

    Filled bug holes in wood are small voids or cavities filled with wood filler or epoxy to restore the appearance and structural integrity of the wood surface.

  • Splay knots

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  • Rot

    Splay knots in wood are knots that have been forced out of their original position, often creating irregular and angled openings in the wood grain.

  • Wane

    Wane in wood refers to the presence of bark or live edge along the edge or corner of a piece of lumber, often resulting from incomplete milling or irregular shaping.

Conclusion

Selecting the correct oak for your oak porch is essential for achieving a structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing, and long-lasting structure. By understanding the importance of quality and adhering to fresh green oak beam standards, you can confidently embark on your oak porch project knowing that you are using the best oak available. Experience the difference that quality oak makes with New Forest Oak, where excellence is guaranteed from start to finish.

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