Oak Mats

Our European oak timber mats are a durable, high-performance ground solution used for light to medium traffic applications, such as on construction sites and events for temporary roadways and walkways.

European oak is a naturally dense hardwood with excellent resistance to wear, impact, and bending. While slightly less flexible than beech, it is classified as Durability Class 2, offering significantly greater resistance to moisture, rot, and insect attack. 

This makes oak particularly well-suited for long-term use in outdoor environments, with an expected lifespan between 5 to 15 years depending on usage.

At Timbermat, all of our oak mats are sustainably sourced from fully certified European suppliers, supporting responsible forestry and long-term environmental stewardship.

We hold a large stock of European oak mats, available for purchase or hire, with next-day delivery available depending on your location.

These are the main properties of European oak mats, which will help you calculate your required size and thickness for your next job. 

• Botanic Name: Quercus petraea

• Common Names: Sessile Oak, Cornish Oak, Durmast Oak

• Volume Mass: 700 kg per cubic metre

• Elasticity Module: 9,900 N per mm sq

• Flexibility Strength: 96 N per mm sq

• Pressure Strength: 48 N per mm sq

• Slide Strength: 9.9 N per mm sq

• Durability Class: 2

Oak offers a great balance of strength and durability. Though slightly less flexible than beech mats, its Class 2 durability provides significantly better resistance to moisture, rot, and pests, making it far more suitable for longer-term and exposed applications. 

Timbermat is proudly certified by The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) – a globally trusted non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting forests all around the world.

Our certification reflects our genuine commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing and protecting natural resources for future generations.