{"title":"Brown Oak","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrown Oak Hardwood Planks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown Oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus robur\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare and highly sought-after form of English Oak, its distinctive rich brown colour caused by the beef steak fungus (\u003cem\u003eFistulina hepatica\u003c\/em\u003e) — a natural process that stains the heartwood a warm, deep chocolate brown without compromising the timber's strength or workability. The result is one of Britain's most beautiful and unique native hardwoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Rich warm brown to chocolate brown — far darker than standard Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain: Straight to slightly interlocked with prominent ray flecks on quartersawn faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: Hard and dense — same strength as standard English Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkability: Good — machines and finishes to a high standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end furniture and statement cabinetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlooring and staircases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative panelling and veneers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural joinery and feature pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown Oak from The Wood Room is a rare British treasure. Each plank is individually selected for its exceptional colour and character — browse our stock and secure your piece of this extraordinary native timber.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/collections\/brown-oak.jpg?v=1779744518","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/collections\/brown-oak.oembed","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}