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.
This article provides hints and tips on how to store your timber for the best results.
Published: 04/03/2023
An article on the properties of walnut with examples of how the wood is used along with recommendations.
Published: 15/02/2023
An article explaining the three different ways timber is sawn
Published: 28/01/2023
Facts, FAQ’s, specifications, growing locations and all you need to know about beech
Published: 21/01/2023
An article explaining the four main ways to buy wood and timber boards.
Published: 07/01/2023
The differences between finishes and how to specify cut to length timber.
Published: 20/12/2022
An article on how tall trees grow with a focus on hardwoods and softwoods
Published: 14/12/2022
An article introducing different timber colour classifications with species examples.
Published: 05/12/2022
A short guide on how to plane sawn timber.
Published: 12/11/2022
An article explaining how cold weather can effect timber products
Published: 10/11/2022
