Our oak lexicon
Discover the fascinating world of oak! In our Oak Lexicon, we explain everything about the most well-known native wood species – from terminology to processing. This way, you'll learn to understand oak wood better and use it more effectively.
The content of our Oak Lexicon offers you:
- Terminology related to oak: Important terms from the timber industry and oak processing – clearly defined and easy to understand.
Properties and types of oak wood:
Learn everything about different oak species, their origin, differences, characteristics, and fields of application.
Processing and use:
Whether in furniture making, façade wood, or traditional techniques – our lexicon shows you how oak wood is professionally processed and utilized.
Images and tables:
Illustrative images and structured overviews help you better understand the content.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Janka-Hardness | What is the Janka Hardness?The Janka hardness is a method for determining the hardness of wood, indicating how resistant the material is to indentations. It measures the amount of force required to press a steel ball with a diameter of 11.28 mm halfway into the wood. The required force, measured in kilonewtons (kN), provides information on the wood's resistance to pressure marks. The higher the Janka value, the harder and more resistant the wood. |
