Timber
Softwoods
Timbmet’s softwood range spans clear softwoods such as Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar from Canada and North America through to Scandinavian Redwoods.
Our clear softwoods are available with detailed specifications to ensure you choose the most appropriate for your project..
In addition to the species listed here, we can source numerous others on request. All timber is sourced in line with Timbmet’s stringent procurement policies.
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Cedar, Western Red
Thuja plicata
Geographical area: North America, Canada
Durability: Durable
Appearance: Reddish brown, when freshly cut can be dark brown to salmon pink, ages to
silvery grey if left untreated, grain is straight with a coarse texture
Grade: No.2 Clear and better, allowing up to 15% down to no.4
Typical spec: 2.1m+ longer, 100mm + wider
Density: 390 kg/m³ average
Uses: Exterior joinery, cladding, flooring, decking
Also available: Stock TGV cladding, stock shiplap + other profiles -
Fir, Douglas
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Geographical area: North America
Durability: Moderately durable
Appearance: Usually light reddish brown with prominent growth ring figure, typically
straight grain with a uniform medium texture
Grade: No.2 Clear and better
Typical spec: 2.1m+ longer, 100mm + wider
Density: 530 kg/m³ average
Uses: Exterior and interior joinery, cladding, construction, flooring -
Larch, Siberian
Larix sibirica
Geographical area: Siberia to Mongolia
Durability: Slightly/moderately durable
Appearance: Straight grain with a fine uniform texture.
Grade: Unsorted, Saw Falling
Typical spec: 1.8m+ longer, 100mm+ wider
Density: 590kg/m3 (ranging from 570-650)
Uses: Cladding, some exterior joinery, decking -
Pine, Southern Yellow
Pinus spp
Geographical area: South America
Durability: Slightly durable
Appearance: Yellowish-brown to reddish-brown with well marked growth rings,
short straight grain with coarse texture
Grade: Saps, Prime & Better
Typical spec: 2.1m+ longer, 225mm + wider
Density: 660 kg/m³ average
Uses: Joinery, structural, decking -
Redwood, European (Scots Pine)*
Pinus sylvestris
Geographical area: Europe
Durability: Non-durable
Appearance: Pale yellowish brown to red brown, sapwood lighter in colour.
Grade: Unsorted
Typical spec: 1.8m+ longer, 100mm+ wider
Density: 510 kg/m³ average
Uses: Interior joinery, furniture, window manufacture*Available to order
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Whitewood, European
Picea abies
Geographical area: Europe
Durability: Non-durable
Appearance: White to pale yellowish brown
Machining: Very good
Density: 470 kg/m³ average
Uses: Interior joinery, staircases, framing.
Working qualities: Stains, paints and varnishes well.
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