Carcassing

Carcassing has many applications but depends upon the strength classification which is determined during the grading process.  Typical applications are framing, studwork, indoor and outdoor joists and roofing.

Grading.

Raw material can be visually or mechanically graded to several strengths depending upon the requirement; C16 and C24 are the most common.  The ‘C’ means that the material is likely to be pine, spruce or fir summarised as a coniferous species.  The number determines how strong the material is.  The higher the number the higher the bend strength.  For example C24 has a strength class of 24 Newtons per square millimetre.

Dimensions and Lengths.

We can offer Carcassing in standard Scandinavian lengths which progress in increments of 300mm starting from 2400mm up to 6000mm.

We can however offer longer lengths from 6000mm up to 12000mm sawn and 11000mm planed up to a maximum dimension of 350 x 350mm. 

Please refer to the product chart below for our range of standard sizes.

* Nominal size = The original sizes of the piece of timber.

* Actual Size = The finished dimension after planing.

Surface finish.

We can offer Carcassing as follows:

• Sawn – Unseasoned or kiln dried

• Planed – PAR (Planed all round / 4 eased edges)

• PSE (Planed square edged)

All planed material is kiln dried

Treatment.

We can offer Carcassing with or without preservative treatment. 

Logistics.

We can supply material:

• On a direct load basis shipped directly to your address from our partner sawmills via truck

• Delivered to a UK port ready for your own collection

Certification.

All material is PEFC or FSC® certified.

If you would like to receive additional information or regular stocklists, then please send your details via the ‘Contact’ page.