A selection of useful articles and information relating to sawn and planed timber. Planed wood is often referred to as planed squared edge (PSE) or planed all round (PAR). These articles are design to assist in choosing the best wood for sawn timber, the best uses for planed squared edge, how to measure sawn timber and the differences between sawn and planed timber. We hope these timber articles will assist you, whether you work on home renovations and DIY or if you are a professional in the construction or timber industries.
When timber is used in outdoor applications, it undergoes a remarkable transformation over time. The...
Published: 14/06/2025
In 2025 two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were convicted of illegally felling the...
Published: 16/05/2025
Resin river tables have exploded in popularity over the past few years and for good...
Published: 04/05/2025
The UK government has officially launched the Timber in Construction Roadmap 2025, marking a significant...
Published: 03/03/2025
Woodworking represents one of humanity's oldest and most enduring crafts, evolving from simple hand tools...
Published: 26/02/2025
Growing Your Timber Business in the Digital Age: Challenges & Solutions The global timber and...
Published: 10/06/2024
An in-depth article on the differences between hard and soft wood.
Published: 26/07/2023
An informative article on planed wood and the various types.
Published: 24/07/2023
Introducing a new free way to research the perfect timber for your project
Published: 10/05/2023
Information on readily available hardwoods with examples on how they can be used.
Published: 20/03/2023
