All about oak edged boards

Lumber is quite often used in the construction industry. Edged oak boards are in great demand, since they have good performance characteristics, do not create difficulties in maintenance and installation.

Edged dry oak board is a durable and valuable construction lumber. It is characterized by aesthetics and reliability. The range of this material on the construction market is quite wide, therefore it is characterized by an extensive scope of application.

During processing, this type of boards is thoroughly cleaned of bark. Wide areas and ends are subjected to deep mechanical cleaning. The finished bars are dried so that their moisture content is no more than 8-10%.

Edged oak boards are in demand among consumers due to their performance characteristics:

• ease of installation, in which the master does not need to use any special tools;
• ease of storage and transportation;
• general availability;
• a wide range of sizes.

The material has several advantages.

• Good load-bearing capacity. With the help of edged oak boards, light, but reliable structures can be erected.
• Fast and easy installation.
• Naturalness and environmental safety.

There are not many disadvantages of the product, but they still exist:

• periodic increase in the cost of the material;
• some restrictions on weight and bearing capacity.

Oak wood is characterized by a beautiful noble color with the following shades:

• light gray;
• golden;
• reddish;
• dark brown.

Despite the widespread use of artificial tinting, the natural colors of oak planks are among the most demanded.

In the construction of domestic and industrial areas, oak edged beams with a thickness of 25 mm, a width of 250 mm and a length of 6 m are in good demand. According to GOST standards, oak boards are produced with a thickness of 19, 20 mm, 22, 30 mm, 32, 40, 50 mm, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 mm. The width of the material can be 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 cm. The length of the board can be 0.5–6.5 m.

Oak board is the best material in terms of durability, strength and reliability. Products made from such a bar look expensive and stylish.

Boards are often used to decorate decorative partitions, as well as a wooden frame. Oak lumber is produced on the basis of the GOST standard.

Depending on the grade, the direction of use of the products is determined:

• the first grade is used for the manufacture of window frames, stairs, doors, as well as flooring;

• second grade - for flooring, lathing, supporting structures;

• the third grade is used for supporting structures;

• containers, small blanks are made from the fourth grade.

Parquet boards are made from oak, the cost of which can vary from low to high. Since this type of wood is characterized by strength and stability, this parquet is one of the most durable.