From the yard
Sykes Timber’s Notre Dame Oak
Published
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Sykes sourced substantial oak sections from a French sawmill involved in cutting beams for the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral.
The mill had the capacity to handle the long oak logs needed for the roof structure. Cutting large, clear beams from those logs produced sizeable outer sections: material that could still be used for furniture, joinery and other woodworking projects.
A connection to the restoration
Following the fire on 15 April 2019, the decision to restore the roof and spire called for a major supply of suitable oak. Timber was selected from French forests, including historic state-managed forests.
The Sykes stock described in this article came from the same cutting programme. Although these pieces were offcuts from structural beam production, many were substantial sections in their own right.
The supplying mill wanted the remaining material to be appreciated and used in projects that recognised its connection to the restoration. Contact the team to discuss any stock that may still be available.