Air Dried Oak Beams

Air-dried oak dries more slowly compared with other types of oak. Machine-sawn and straight, it can easily be cut into different precise dimensions. Due to the lengthy natural drying process, the air dried beams will have some surface checking, splits, possibly a little sap and may have a few historic bore holes - all of these characteristics make our Air-Dried Oak Beams one of the most popular ways of adding character to a new build or renovation, as well as not detracting from its structural qualities. Here at UK Timber Limited, we hold huge stocks of Air-Dried European/English (quercus robur) Structural Oak Beams, making us one of the UK's leading suppliers of structural oak beams. Available in most standard dimensions and perfect for all structural beam uses.

Oak Beam Grading Service

Our numerous sawmills cut to standard and custom sizes in Green English/European Oak (quercus robur). We can cut Structural Green Oak Beams to any size required and our on-site Graders will happily grade according to TRADA's THA (D40) or THB (D30) structural requirements amongst others for an additional charge.

Our oak beams are cut according to the European QP1 standards and the THA or THB standards, as approved by TRADA. We aim to buy from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) acclaimed sources only. Our oak beams have a minimum of 3 straight edges with tolerance of a small amount of wane to one edge. They are better utilised in the construction industry and for property renovations.

Air-Dried Oak Beam Standard Section Sizes

Our Structural Air-Dried Oak Beams are available in the following standard section sizes:

• 100mm x 100mm
• 150mm x 150mm
• 200mm x 150mm
• 200mm x 200mm
• 250mm x 150mm
• 250mm x 250mm

Click Here for Custom Cut Air Dried Oak Beams

We always hold substantial amounts of trees to enable us to cut English/European Oak Beams to any size and any size order, from single beams to full truck loads. Any sizes unavailable from our own stock can be ordered from our partner mills on the continent. If you wish we can also re-cut from larger dimension stock, however please be aware that this will mean different colours are present on the re-cut face and it will expose moisture variations.