Old oak beams & wine press beams

Origin of old oak beams

Old oak trusses are perfect for use in a variety of diverse spaces. Earlier, old oak trusses were often used as load-bearing structures. Often with authentic mortise and tenon joints. Often the oak beams were used for heavy structures. Therefore, old oak beams are also very strong. Historic Timber specializes in old oak trusses and wine press beams. The beams have already had an entire life on them, which makes their appearance very lived-in. Our beams come away from all over Europe. Mainly from countries like: Croatia, Ukraine & Bosnia. Here we buy old barns, houses and farms. These buildings are carefully demolished on location and then exported to the Netherlands. As soon as the beams arrive in the Netherlands they go into the drying room. After this process they are de-ironed at our premises. Often old bullets & nails still come out of the wood! After this, the beams are ready for further processing such as brushing, resawing or planing.

Advantages of old oak trusses

Besides being very strong, old oak trusses have other advantages. Some old oak trusses are over 200 years old! These beams are so weathered that cold and heat have almost no effect on the wood. Unlike young oak which still shrinks or expands. Therefore, it is very important to consider in advance what you need oak beams for. Do you need them indoors? Then we recommend working with used oak beams. Besides, the appearance of old oak is also very authentic! The warm look creates atmosphere and character in your home. Besides the beautiful look, the beams are also super durable. Because the wood gets a second life as an interior object or as construction wood, you contribute to a circular world.