Wood is the only renewable, recyclable, reusable, and biodegradable building product widely available. It is also beautiful, durable, versatile, and in many cases highly cost-effective. Harvesting and processing wood uses much less energy than most other building materials, giving wood products a significantly lower carbon footprint. Indeed, wood products actually store the carbon they removed from the atmosphere while growing.
Timber Products
We provide a variety of timber products, because different products are suited for different applications and purposes. The properties of timber, such as strength, durability, and appearance, vary depending on the species of wood and the way it is cut and processed. By selecting and processing wood in different ways, manufacturers can create a wide range of products that have specific properties and characteristics that make them well-suited for different uses.
Soft Woods
Hard Woods
Exotic Woods
Solid and Semi solid Flooring
Decking
Sawn Timber
Sawn timber is often used for construction purposes, such as framing and decking, because of its strength and durability. Wood-based panels, such as plywood and OSB, are often used for sheathing, flooring, and furniture because they are relatively lightweight and easy to work with. Veneers and laminates are often used for decorative purposes, such as in furniture and cabinetry, because they can be made to look like more expensive wood species while being more affordable and durable.
Plywood
OSB
Melamine
Veneers
Structural Timber
Glulam
Post and Beams
Specifications
F Grading
An F grade is a measure of the bending strength of a piece of timber. ‘F’ stands for force in megapascals (MPa), and is the amount of force a piece of timber can withstand without bending beyond an acceptable limit
MPG Grading
MGP stands for machine graded pine, and is a system used for particular pines. Instead of being based on the bending strength of the piece, MGP is a measure of its modulus of elasticity (MOE), which takes into account other properties, such as stiffness, compressive strength and shear strength.
C Grading
The C stands for conifer, the type of tree that the timber comes from, while the number i.e 16 or 24 refer to the strength grade. The higher the number, the better the quality of this kiln dried timber.
H Grading
The hazard class rating H1 to H6 tells you the level of treatment you need for the job in mind. H1 is the treatment level for low hazard situations where timber is not exposed to the weather. While H6 is for marine use.
Our clients across the globe require different grading systems to reflect their specific needs and building codes of their local market. In Europe timber is often graded based on the strength and stiffness of the wood, while in Australia the preference is for machine graded timber. Whether you require C grade, F Grade, MPG 10 or H treatment Timbersmart will fulfil your request.
Benefits of Wood
Is better for the environment
Using responsibly sourced wood in construction, rather than commonly used materials such as steel and concrete, can reduce a building’s initial carbon footprint by more than 80 per cent. Surprising, but true. A smaller carbon footprint means less climate change.
Is sustainable
Responsibly harvested wood is a renewable resource. Managed growth ensures that forests continue providing the benefits of carbon storage, oxygen generation and wildlife habitat.
Enhances insulation
The pockets of air in its cellular structure make wood a natural insulator—15 times more efficient than masonry, 400 times more than steel, and 1,770 times more than aluminum.
Reduces costs
The pockets of air in its cellular structure make wood a natural insulator—15 times more efficient than masonry, 400 times more than steel, and 1,770 times more than aluminum.
Stores captured carbon
Trees and wood products are Nature’s carbon captors. Up to half the dry weight of wood is carbon which has been removed from the atmosphere during growth. It is stored for the lifetime of the product: properly maintained, that’s a very long time.
Lasts longer
Wood is a highly durable material suitable both for homes and commercial buildings. When properly looked after it can last hundreds of years. Modern wood preservatives greatly enhance this natural durability.
Is time-efficient
Wood construction is quick and efficient. Wooden buildings can be built year-round in most climates, and take less time to complete.
Adds beauty and character
Wood is a beautiful natural material that adds character to a building. Every tree has a unique grain.
Sustains skilled employment
Because woodwork is often done on site, with items prefabricated locally or regionally, choosing wood means supporting local jobs for skilled carpenters and artisans