{"id":1399,"date":"2022-02-24T15:07:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T15:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rp.newwave-web.co.uk\/?post_type=rp-blogs&p=1399"},"modified":"2022-08-04T07:59:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T07:59:41","slug":"timber-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"rp-blogs","link":"https:\/\/www.robert-price.co.uk\/shop\/blog\/how-to\/timber-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Timber Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our timber can be typically classed in to three categories: construction timber, finishing timber and decorative timber.<\/p>\n

This guide will breakdown each category, and highlight some of the frequent products that fall under each group.<\/p>\n

We offer FSC certified timber at Robert Price, look for the FSC labelling to ensure your timber has been sourced responsibly and sustainably.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n

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Construction Timber<\/h3>\n

Generally used as an initial fix when the visual appearance is not the most important aspect, or when the timber will not be on show.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n

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Studwork<\/strong>
\nFor general construction and stud-wall partitioning.<\/p>\n

Treated Studwork<\/strong>
\nPressure-treated to protect against rot, fungi or insects. Used for general construction and stud-wall partitioning, but can also be used outside.<\/p>\n

Sawn Kiln-dried Timber<\/strong>
\nFor non-structural internal use when a rough sawn finish can be implemented.<\/p>\n

Treated Sawn Kiln-dried Timber<\/strong>
\nFor non-structural work, when a rough sawn finish can be implemented, either internally or externally.<\/p>\n

Roofing Battens<\/strong>
\nFor use in roofing to attach roofing sheets or tiles. Treated, red batten to meet various housing standards or green batten for other uses.<\/p>\n

Garden Timber<\/strong>
\nGenerally used for decking, fencing, external cladding and construction of features such as flower beds and composters.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n

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Finishing Timber<\/h3>\n

Generally used when the woodwork is on show and the visual appearance matters.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n

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Cedar & Siberian Larch Cladding<\/strong>
\nA natural choice for architects and engineers seeking aesthetically pleasing, light-weight and durable external or internal wall or roof finishes.<\/p>\n

Hardwood<\/strong>
\nFor internal joinery for a high-quality smooth finish. Our range includes ash, oak, sapele, beech, iroko, dark red meranti, idigbo, southern yellow pine and Keruing.<\/p>\n

Floorboards<\/strong>
\nA variety of high-quality, decorative boards to either overlay on existing floorboards or directly onto the beams.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n

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Decorative Timber<\/h3>\n

Generally used when the visual appearance is important and can be a stylish feature of the room design.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n

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Dado & Picture Rails<\/strong>
\nDecorative and useful features; dado rails protect walls from being damaged by furniture, while picture rails allow picture hanging without damaging any walls.<\/p>\n

Mouldings<\/strong>
\nInclude skirting and architrave; longer lengths ensure you won’t need to join two pieces together for a single wall.<\/p>\n

Engineered Oak Mouldings<\/strong>
\nHigh-quality and unique patterned designs to make strong skirting, architrave and window boards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"menu_order":0,"template":"","blogs":[72],"class_list":["post-1399","rp-blogs","type-rp-blogs","status-publish","hentry","blogs-how-to"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTimber Buying Guide - Robert Price<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.robert-price.co.uk\/shop\/blog\/how-to\/timber-buying-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Timber Buying Guide - Robert Price\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.robert-price.co.uk\/shop\/blog\/how-to\/timber-buying-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Robert Price\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RobertPriceBuildersMerchants\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2022-08-04T07:59:41+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.robert-price.co.uk\/shop\/blog\/how-to\/timber-buying-guide\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.robert-price.co.uk\/shop\/blog\/how-to\/timber-buying-guide\/\",\"name\":\"Timber Buying Guide - 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