What Timber Grading Means for Insurance, Compliance, and Project Safety in Oak-Framed Buildings When specifying materials for oak-framed buildings, you’re not supposed to choose something you feel looks right on paper. You’re making decisions that affect structural safety, regulatory approval, insurance acceptance, and, ultimately, your professional reputation. Timber grading sits at the centre of all of this, yet it’s one of the most misunderstood aspects of oak construction. What Timber Grading is and Why it Matters on Site Graded timber is timber that has been assessed and classified for structural performance. There are many different…

