Tips For Choosing The Right Timber For The Job

Not all lumber is created equally, so choosing timber that’s right for your next carpentry project can be a difficult task. It is essential that your timber selection is the right type of timber and grade for the task at hand, keeping in mind that each wood species has its own qualities that are best suited to particular uses and projects. 

Background  

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. 

When it comes to choosing timber, pine timber is a popular choice for projects because it`s affordable and versatile. Still, there are some things you need to know before you choose this type of wood. 
 

How to choose timber

Pine timber is resistant against wear. This makes it an ideal choice should you be looking build a deck, patio, and/or for flooring where there is a high amount of foot traffic. These are areas that will succumb to wear and need replacing over time. But because pine timber is an affordable material, it makes for a smart, strategic choice with less of a financial burden (over time / when the time comes).  

Advantages of choosing timber  

It’s easy to:  

• cut 
• stain  
• carve  

…and therefore reduces the amount of time projects take to complete. 

Where you’ll find timber being the popular choice in the construction industry  

You’ll find that timber is commonly used in: 

• doors 
• windows 
• cabinets  
• cupboards 
• shelving  
• tables 
• railings  

…and more!  

Where you can buy timber in bulk? 

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 timber from reputable timber 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 your timber selection and supplies of these materials.  

Find your nearest BUCO store now.   

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