Sawn and Structural Timber.
Sawn timber refers to wood that has been cut into specific shapes and sizes for use in construction, furniture-making, and other applications. These products vary based on species, dimensions, quality, and intended use.
Below is a detailed breakdown of sawn timber of both hardwood and softwood species, categories and their suitable species.
Construction Timber:Construction timber includes beams, joists, and other load-bearing.
Strips: Strips are thin, narrow pieces of timber used in flooring, paneling and decorative applications.
Stave Woods:Stave woods are used in the production of barrels, casks, and vats.
Squares: Squares are timber pieces cut into square cross-sections, often used in construction and furniture-making.
Beams Beams are large structural timbers used in construction for support and load-bearing.
Boards Boards are flat, thin pieces of wood used in flooring, paneling, and furniture.
Battens Battens are small, narrow pieces of timber used for roofing, cladding and framing.
Unedged Timber – Boules Unedged timber or boules are logs sawn into planks with natural edges intact.
Half-Edged Boards Half-edged boards retain one natural edge, often used in furniture and decorative applications.
Unedged Lumber Unedged lumber consists of planks with bark and natural edges, used for rustic aesthetics.
Boules Boules are a set of boards cut from the same log, maintaining the tree’s structure and grain.
Railway Sleepers Railway sleepers are heavy-duty timbers used for rail tracks, landscaping, and retaining walls.