The Different Types of Timber and Their Uses
Buying timber can be confusing. With so many different types of timber, it`s hard to know which one is right for your project.
Our guide on the different types of timber will help you make the right decision for your next project. We`ll teach you about the characteristics of each type of timber and how they`re used in construction and carpentry projects.
Is timber a type of wood?
Timber is a term that is used to refer to the wood at any stage after the tree has been felled, and even includes the raw material – also known as “rough timber” or the processed material.
What are different types of timber?
Not all timbers are created equal. Some timbers are better suited for indoor use, while others are more durable and perfect for outdoor projects. The list is vast, so consider the following as examples of types of timber:
- Bamboo
- Birch
- Cane
- Cedar
- Cherry
- Cross-laminated Timber
- Engineered Bamboo
- Glulam
- Green Timber
- Hardwood
- Laminated Strand Lumber
- Laminated Veneer Lumber
- Lime
- Modified Wood
- Mahogany
- Oak
- Oriented Strand Board
- Padauk Wood
- Pine
- Plywood
- Sapele Wood
- Softwood
- Sycamore
- Sawn timber
- Tulipwood
- Walnut
- Wood Ash
- Wrought / Dressed / Finished / Planed Timber
What are the uses of timber in construction and carpentry?
In terms of construction and the building industry, you’ll find that timber is commonly used in:
- doors
- windows
- cabinets
- cupboards
- shelving
- tables
- railings
…and more!
A guide to buying the right type of timber for your next project
You’re not alone if you’ve made the assumption that all wood is the same. They aren’t. And there are a number of aspects that you should consider before you get started on your DIY project.
Talk to us as BUCO. We’re ready and willing to give you the best guidance and choices on the options across both our wood and timber categories.
While BUCO guarantees an incredible offering to our walk-in customers and online shoppers, we welcome business-to-business trade as well! If you’re looking for reliable suppliers of wholesale wood and/or wholesale timber from reputable wood suppliers, talk to us about quantity with rates and service that are guaranteed to help your offering — and your bottom line.
We are wholly committed to providing you with a safety-compliant shopping experience, with convenient options that suit the ways you like to shop:
- Order online with FREE delivery on purchases over R2000 within a 5km radius of your local store
- Order online but collect at the store with our next-day in-store collection service
- Shop safely with all protocols in place, in person at your nearest BUCO store with the help of our friendly DIY-enthusiastic staff
BUCO means many different things to different people. With our expansive, extensive ranges, you can go from DIY building and alterations to arts and crafts, cleaning, gardening and — as with all things related to difference between wood and timber and supplies of these materials.
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