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European Oak

Quercus robur

European Oak
Durability
57EN 350
26 yrs modelled mean service life
Durability
Stability
50WI-INTERNAL
Stability rating: Moderate
Stability
Fire performance
88EN 13501-1 / EN 1995-1-2
β₀ = 0.5 mm/min · D-s2,d0
Fire performance
Carbon stored
100EN 16449
1129 kg CO₂e/m³ stored
Carbon stored

Natural durability

75

Maintenance Profile

Use classes untreated

UC

Typical Use Classes

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 WoodIntel 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.