Oak for structural strength
Throughout history English oak has helped man make prestigious architectural statements.
- From medieval timber-framed mansions, with their wealth of exposed beams, down to understated twenty-first century homes, English oak has inspired and delighted generations.
- Oak combines beauty with utility. Indoors or out, it has a supremely attractive finish.
- Natural, oiled, stained or just polished, the grain’s effect is stunning – providing a perfect backdrop for fine art and fabrics.
- The wood’s natural structural strength delivers durability.
- Beauty and utility – together an unbeatable combination.
Seasoning process
First-class seasoning and storage
- Once selected and logged the timber is then graded, sawn ‘through and through’ (to maximise the yield) and subsequently carefully stacked on drying sticks.
- Then it is left to naturally season – a ‘year per inch’.
- If your order is destined for internal use, then it can be kiln-dried down to a set moisture level, to meet the demands made of timber in today’s warmer living environments.

Massive stocks mean immediate fulfilment
- The Company has steadily increased its volume of seasoned timber.
- There is now 75,000 cu. feet of timber in stock, ranging from fresh cut beams to 6” thick seasoned joinery oak.
- Material sourced from England, Scotland & Wales
- An on-going programme of improving both our seasoning capability and production methods means quality timber is readily available. As a result Whippletree can often fulfil emergency orders immediately.
- Good stocks of ash and elm are also held – immediate delivery is possible here too.
Click here to see a picture of our site to further demonstrate our large storage facility