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4.8

Based on 213 reviews

Google Reviews

4.8

Marianne Dashwood

1732559117

Great customer service both over the phone before travelling to their site and also in person when I needed some help. They were very helpful.

Ian Hayes

1730391518

I regularly use Vastern for purchasing locally grown, sustainably sourced British oak and ash. I then use this for making bespoke fitted and freestanding furniture. The quality of the timber is excellent and reliable. I usually deal with Wolf when I visit who's friendly, knowledgeable and allows time to search for the timber that fits my requirements. The company really cares about what they do, and they promote the conservation and enhancement of British woodlands which is important to me and really sets them apart!

Chris Saberi

1730238734

I went to Vastern to get a burr oak waney edge board. Their customer service was excellent, I was given a lot of help and advice to pick out the very board that met my needs to make my river table. I went back to get some planed oak for the legs/base. Thoroughly recommended!Edit Oct 2024: Visited again to get some planed oak boards for a custom lounge light. Customer service and the personal touch was still top notch!

J addison

1729862443

Was really impressed with the service at vasterns, knowledgeable, patient and thorough, my client bought three, 1st grade oak waney edge boards and Wolf was on hand to help guide us to the right choice. Top guy, top gear. Was patient and aloud us time to make decisions and think about our options.No pressure, no rush. Recommended.Look forward to getting stuck in to them.Thanks

Oliver Milne

1729752371

I used Vasterns for some ash for a kitchen job and was very pleased with the quantity to choose from, the quality of the timber and the price. The customer service was also excellent. A guy named Wolf took time to help me pick out everything I needed. Left feeling pleased with my haul of timber and will definitely be back.

Harry Llewelyn

1729239681

Brilliant service. Quality product

Ruth Harris

1727438157

Wolf was excellent today helping Steve and I select a piece of wood for a desk and sorting out getting it cut so we could move it back on our truck. Great service and really nice that he was interested in our project. Thanks so much.

Oak Decking

Oak is the Nation’s favourite wood and it is a classic choice for external hardwood decking. As well as being beautiful oak decking is hard and will last well outside.

Type

Hardwood

Profiles

VDEC 1-4

From

Britain and France

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Weathered air dried oak decking 21x120mm | VDEC2

21x120mm | VDEC2 ©S2 design architects

Oak Decking Features

Oak is one of the few locally grown timbers that we use outside as well as in. The warm and tactile appearance of oak is highly attractive while the natural durability of the wood, together with its toughness, makes it ideal for upmarket decking installations.

We manufacture oak decking from English and European oak logs processed in our Wiltshire sawmills. This enables us to monitor quality and moisture levels carefully to ensure the deck boards are suitable and safe for decking installations.

Tannic Acid
Oak contains tannic acid, which corrodes ferrous metal and stains porous surfaces. It is really important that you only use stainless steel fixings. Additionally take care to keep other ferrous metal such as scaffolding away from the decking to avoid staining of the boards.

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Specification

Oak Decking from Vastern Timber

Dry British and European oak
Sourced from legal and well-managed woodlands in Britain and France
Supplied by Vastern Timber (sales@vastern.co.uk)
Quality EN942:2007 J30
Finished thickness of 21mm or 27mm
Overall finished widths of 95mm / 120mm / 140mm
Random lengths 1.5mt – 2.5mt+
Available in various profiles
Moisture content of 16 – 20%
Durability EN350-2 Durable. Class 2
Supplied uncoated. Decking oil recommended

Decking Profiles

Dimensions

Dimensions

Thickness	Overall Width	Profiles available
21mm	95mm	VDEC2, VDEC3
21mm	120mm	VDEC2
21mm	140mm	VDEC1, VDEC2
27mm	145mm	VDEC4

Lengths

1.5mt – 2.5mt+

Characteristics

Appearance
We grade the oak to be free of any major defects and problems. Oak decking boards will contain lots of small pips and a few small knots up to 30mm. Oak boards may develop small surface checks (cracks) in warm weather, but these do not affect the strength of the timber.

Weathering
Oak decking will weather to a silver-grey patina although it can respond badly to certain environments causing the wood to blacken.

Durability (EN350-2)
Durable. Class 2

Desired service life
Frequently wet 30 yrs* (This is heavily reliant on good design and installation) (Realistic service life as decking more likely to be 15 – 20yrs)

Movement class
Medium – large

Working properties
Oak is hard but it cuts well and is easy to drill.

Density
670 – 760 Kg / M3

Extractives
Oak contains tannic acid, which will corrode ferrous metals. When the two come into contact, a blue sludge is formed that will stain the oak and anything else it meets. All fixings used in conjunction with oak should be stainless steel. Tannic acid could also leave unsightly brown stains on the surface of the decking and will stain any porous materials below the decking. The reactivity of tannin makes oak cladding unsuitable for polluted areas and shaded areas

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While the utmost care has been taken to provide accurate information, Vastern Timber shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions on this website nor for any damages resulting from the use of the information.

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Google Reviews

4.8

Based on 213 reviews

Google Reviews

4.8

Marianne Dashwood

1732559117

Great customer service both over the phone before travelling to their site and also in person when I needed some help. They were very helpful.

1730391518

1730238734

1729862443

1729752371

1729239681

Brilliant service. Quality product

Ruth Harris

1727438157

Oak Decking

Oak Decking Features

Oak is one of the few locally grown timbers that we use outside as well as in. The warm and tactile appearance of oak is highly attractive while the natural durability of the wood, together with its toughness, makes it ideal for upmarket decking installations.

We manufacture oak decking from English and European oak logs processed in our Wiltshire sawmills. This enables us to monitor quality and moisture levels carefully to ensure the deck boards are suitable and safe for decking installations.

Tannic Acid Oak contains tannic acid, which corrodes ferrous metal and stains porous surfaces. It is really important that you only use stainless steel fixings. Additionally take care to keep other ferrous metal such as scaffolding away from the decking to avoid staining of the boards.

Call us to discuss your project

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Decking Profiles

Dimensions

Characteristics

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Tannic Acid
Oak contains tannic acid, which corrodes ferrous metal and stains porous surfaces. It is really important that you only use stainless steel fixings. Additionally take care to keep other ferrous metal such as scaffolding away from the decking to avoid staining of the boards.