Softwood

EUROPEAN REDWOOD (PINUS SYLVESTRIS also known as JOINERY SOFTWOOD)

Also known as Pine or joinery softwood.

We keep stocks in thicknesses of:
25mm and 38mm x 150mm and 225mm widths.
50mm, 63mm, 75mm and 100mm in 225mm widths.

Grade - Unsorted (A mix of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade also known as joinery grade).

EUROPEAN WHITEWOOD (PICEA ABIES)

We keep stocks in long lengths milled to 32mm x 245mm for staircase work.

Clear and better Softwoods;

AMERICAN SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE (PINUS PALUSTRIS AND ELLIOTTII)

We keep stocks of 25mm, 32mm, 38mm and 50mm thick in 300mm widths.

Grade - 25mm, 32mm and 38mm Saps Grade. 50mm Prime and Better.

WESTERN RED CEDAR (THUJA PLICATA)

We keep stocks of 25mm and 50mm in stock, other thicknesses available to order.

Grade - No 2 / 3 Clear and Better.

DOUGLAS FIR (PSUEDOTSUGA MENZIESII)

Also known as British Colombian Pine and Oregon Pine

We keep stocks in thicknesses of 25mm to 100mm in random widths.

Grade - No.2 / 3 Clear and Better.

For images and further information about our softwood range please see the below;

European Redwood<br>(also known as Joinery Softwood)

European Redwood
(also known as Joinery Softwood)

Durability & Density: Non- Durable & 510 kg/M³

Colour: Reddish Brown to pale Creamy White.

Characteristics: Growth rings evident, generally knotty and lightly resinous.

Working properties: Machines reasonably well though knots and splits may need care.

Uses: Interior & Exterior Joinery.

European Whitewood

Durability & Density: Non Durable and 470kg/m3

Colour: White to light yellowish-brown

Characteristics: Can be knotty with occasional splits

Working Properties: Machines reasonably well though knots and splits may need care.

Uses: (Interior Joinery) particularly stair work.

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American Southern Yellow Pine

Durability & Density: Moderately Durable & 660 kg/M³

Colour: Yellowish to Brown.

Characteristics: Very distinct growth rings and very resinous.

Working properties: Though quite hard it machines reasonably well and resin may cause sticking.

Uses: Interior Joinery particularly staircases.

Douglas Fir

Moderately Durable & 530 kg/M³

Colour: Reddish Brown with pale sapwood.

Characteristics: Distinct growth rings and quite resinous.

Working properties: Machines reasonably well. Tendency to crush a little when mortising.

Uses: Interior & Exterior Joinery, Heavy construction.

Western Red Cedar

Durability & Density: Durable & 390 kg/M³ when dried.

Colour: Whitish to Pinky Brown.

Characteristics: Apparent growth rings with few knots. Distinct Cedar smell.

Working properties: Difficult to get a completely smooth finish especially when damp.

Uses: Exterior Joinery but mainly cladding.