Please note that iWood is a wholesale timber merchant, and because much of our timber is imported to order, we have a minimum order amount of £750 ex VAT (£900 inc VAT).
Every year our main mill on the continent shuts down for three weeks due to extended European holiday laws.
Due to the foreign sawmill holiday shutdowns, European Oak Beams, Cut to Size, Planed all Round and Machined Product orders placed now will be delivered in September as all of our pre-shutdown loads are now full.
However we do have hundreds of Oak packs in stock which you can choose from on our Oak Packs page.
Solid timber decking machined to order. Numerous grades and profiles available.
Alternative Species Price Comparison
If you want to know how these timbers differ from each other and whether they'll be suitable for your project, call the iWood sales office on 01889 279 018.
Product Description
European Oak Decking
** Please note, our decking is machined to order, rather than kept on the shelf. Because of machining setup costs, we have a minimum order amount of 50 linear metres of decking. This is 6.3 m2 on a 120mm wide profile, or 7.5 m2 on a 145mm wide profile. **
As well as creating an outdoor space to relax in, decking not only updates the look of a property but can also increase its market value. Decked areas provide usable, solid outdoor space.
Oak Decking Properties and Grades
Oak is a strong timber and can withstand a lot of wear making it ideal for high-traffic decking.
iWood’s Prime and Light Character grades of Oak decking are dried to drive out moisture. This greatly decreases movement, warping and swelling once the boards are installed.
Our Fresh Sawn grade has a higher moisture content which will generally decrease over time before settling. It’s important with Fresh Sawn boards that you plan for some shrinkage of the boards as the timber dries, making the gap between your decking boards marginally larger.
This decking is provided in random lengths between 2 and 4 metres. In line with iWood’s environmental policy, iWood’s oak decking is sourced from responsibly managed forests.
Protecting the Decking Boards
These decking boards are provided untreated. While Oak is a durable timber, decking should always be sealed with an off-the-shelf treatment to prevent moisture entering and swelling the boards.
You may also consider a treatment with an anti-fungal component to help stop the growth of moulds which could potentially become slippery as well as damage the timber. Have a look at our finishes page for who to contact for more information on treatments.
These profiles are availble
to buy aboveDecking Safety Considerations
When wet, wooden surfaces can be slippery, which is why iWood provides its decking in ‘Reeded’ and ‘Anti-slip’ profiles that are designed to give extra grip underfoot. As mentioned above, applying an anti-fungal treatment can help prevent slippery moulds.
Further Considerations When Planning Your Deck
As food for thought you may want to consider the following points when planning on installing decking, especially if you have multiple potential locations:
- Will one location afford better protection from weather than another?
- Will one location provide more privacy than another?
- If you plan on hosting parties how far from the kitchen will your deck be?
- Will you need planning permission? If you’re installing to a listed building, have a 20m or closer line of sight to a highway or intend your decking to be 0.3m or above ground level you may need planning permission. You can easily check with your local planning authority (www.planningportal.gov.uk).
- Do you have a suitable foundation to install your decking onto?
- Consider how much of a gap to leave between your boards. You don’t want to be lifting decking boards to retrieve your car keys!
For in depth information about planning and installing decking, TRADA has a book available for purchase for £30,
"Timber Decking: The Professionals' Manual 2nd edition".
Oak Decking Prices
iWood’s product code for Prime Quality Oak Decking is IW-7-32-1.
From: £4.46 per metre (Fresh Sawn First Quality Grade, logged in for discount)
Available from: iWood Timber
Condition: New, supplied to your requirements.
Availability: Available for order.
For inspiration, here's an introductory guide to building a deck that we found on YouTube:
Timber Species Information
European Oak
Species group:
Temperate hardwoods |
Durability:
2 - Durable
(Learn about durability) |
Colour description:
Yellow brown |
Mean density:
1236 Kg/m3 (wet) - 720 Kg/m3 (kiln dried) |
Architect / Design Specify
Prime Quality
Product Code:
IW-7-32-1
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Specify:
Prime Quality European Oak Decking from iWood Timber
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Light Character
Product Code:
IW-7-32-5
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Specify:
Light Character European Oak Decking from iWood Timber
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Delivery times
Our timber is imported straight from sawmills on the continent. Our usual lead times are therefore
17 to 21 working days.
Delivery costs
Delivery cost varies by location. Please
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Receiving deliveryOur timber deliveries can sometimes be heavy, for this reason you'll either need your own equipment or available person-power to unload your delivery.
The ordering process
After placing your order securely online you receive an email confirming the items you have ordered. When your order has arrived at iWood HQ and is ready for dispatch, we will give you a call to arrange delivery.