{"title":"English Oak","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEnglish Oak Hardwood Planks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish Oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus robur\u003c\/em\u003e) is Britain's most iconic native hardwood — a timber steeped in history, used in everything from medieval cathedrals and Tudor warships to fine country furniture and traditional joinery. With its warm golden-brown colour, bold grain, and distinctive silver ray flecks, English Oak is a premium choice for craftsmen who want the finest British timber available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Warm golden-brown to pale tan, with prominent silver-grey ray flecks on quartersawn faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain: Straight to slightly interlocked with a coarse, open texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: Hard and dense — excellent durability and natural tannin content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkability: Good — machines and finishes well; tannins can react with iron fixings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine furniture and traditional cabinetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlooring, staircases, and beams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural joinery and panelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoat building and structural woodwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish Oak from The Wood Room is a premium British hardwood with centuries of heritage behind it. Browse our planks and bring the timeless beauty of England's national tree to your next project.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/collections\/english_oak.jpg?v=1779744201","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/collections\/english-oak.oembed","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}