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What happens to the appearance of green oak when it dries out?

April 26, 2017Appearance dries happens oak

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What happens to the appearance of green oak when it dries out?

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Over time an oak frame will dry out and weather naturally. During this time the frame will split and crack as the “shakes” open along the grain. This has no detrimental effect on the frame but adds to the character and warmth, an integral part of an oak-framed building.