Oak roof boarding planks

Oak roof boarding planks

Oak roof boarding boards are traditionally applied by roofers to the purlins or rafters of a roof.
As such, it is the lowest layer of the roof, easily visible from the living or living space.
Its functions: windproofing the roof, insulation and the base on which the roofing rests.
If wooden roof boarding is chosen, spruce or pine is a commonly chosen type of wood in the Netherlands.
It is also possible to choose oak roof boarding.
Especially if oak beams or trusses are also chosen, the oak roof boarding boards are complementary: they make a beautiful whole.

Oak rebates or tongue-and-groove boards

In addition to being called roof boarding boards for this type of wood, they are also called oak rebate boards or oak tongue-and-groove boards.
Due to the so-called half-wood joint, the boards slide together easily when processed.
Because of this close joint, there are no see-through joints and the roofing layer is not visible from the inside.

Oak ceiling

Oak ceiling cladding can give a room a warm appearance.
It is also possible to install an oak floor on the floor joists.
The planks can then be visible from both the bottom and top.
A thickness of 3 to 4 centimeters is often required for strength reasons.

French oak planks

Wood is a natural product: no two boards are the same.
This gives a roof a lively appearance.
The oak wood comes from France, and has a light beige color after planing.

Oak wall cladding

In addition to being used as roof sheathing, the planks can also be used as oak wall cladding. The half-wood profile makes the boards easy to install. An oak wall can be appropriate in both country and modern interiors.

Interior oak roof boarding

Because the boards are dried, the wood is suitable as an indoor application.
Architects and joiners (ever heard of this profession? They join wood when making such things as doors and sliding panels) prefer oak in some designs.
The planks can be used either horizontally or vertically.
Lying roof board boards run the length of the roof, the standing roof board boards “go up” and run parallel up the sloping roof slope.

Oak shelters or gazebos

In addition to an indoor application, the wood can be used in a canopy, shed or carport, for example.
Keep in mind that the boards continue to adjust continuously to the moisture percentage of the outside air.
A dry period in spring, for example, causes the boards to shrink in width.
The half-wood profile ensures that you cannot “see through” the planks.
When installing, ensure that the planks have room to work widthwise for an outdoor application; enough spacing between planks is essential.

Oak planed boards

French oak roof boarding is planed on both sides so the boards are tight and straight.
After planing, the light color of the wood becomes clearly visible.

Oiling or varnishing oak planks?

It is not necessarily necessary to treat the oak roof boarding with an oil or varnish.
The wood will discolor a bit anyway and it will become duller.
Leaving the wood untreated gives the most natural look.
Should you prefer to treat the wood, an oil or varnish of your choice can be used.
Always test this on a sample piece before treating the entire roof with it.
Such a treatment cannot be undone in most cases.

Oak roof boarding prices

Oak roof boarding falls into a higher price range compared to softwood or pine roof boarding.
The price depends on the desired width and length of the boards.
The wider or longer the board, the pricier.
Calculate how many square meters are needed for the roof, provide this along with the desired dimensions and we will provide a custom quote.