Europe
European Oak
Quercus robur
- Density
- 720 kg/m³
- Bending strength
- 97 N/mm²
- Stability
- Moderate
- Carbon stored
- 1.02 t CO₂e/m³
- Durability
- DC 2 (durable)
- Service life
- 40–70 yrs façade
- Fire performance
- Euroclass D-s2,d0 · charring 0.50 mm/min
- Cost index
- 118
The figures above are Wood Intelligence editorial estimates for orientation only. Where a standards-referenced record exists for this species, it is shown below with full provenance.
Standards-referenced record
European Oak, as the standards define it
Each value below carries its derivation and the standard it comes from. Tap a marker to open the provenance.
- Density at 12 % MC
- 700kg/m³
- Natural durability
- DC 2
- Use classes untreated
- UC 1–4 (limited) untreated
- Reaction to fire
- D-s2,d0
- Design charring rate
- 0.5mm/min
- Biogenic carbon stored
- 1129kg CO₂e/m³
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Colour ageing
Golden → silver-grey with tannin streaking
Typical applications
- Façade
- Structure
- Bridges
- Heritage
AI recommendation
Excellent longevity, but tannin run-off attacks ferrous fixings and stains stone plinths. Specify stainless A4 and a sacrificial drip detail.
