Planed C24
Pine Timber
Planed Pine Timber is a high-quality softwood product widely used in construction, interior finishing, joinery, and furniture making. Pine is characterised by its pale cream to light yellow colour with a straight, attractive grain pattern, offering a clean, bright aesthetic ideal for visible applications such as cladding, panelling, mouldings, and decorative projects.
This timber is precision planed to produce smooth, uniform surfaces with accurately machined dimensions, reducing preparation time on site. Its lightweight yet strong nature makes it easy to handle, cut, and fix using standard woodworking tools. Planed Pine Timber is renowned for its stability and good strength-to-weight ratio, providing reliable performance for both structural and non-loadbearing applications.
It accepts paints, stains, oils, and varnishes well, allowing versatile finishes to suit traditional or contemporary designs. Planed Pine is typically kiln-dried to reduce moisture content, enhancing stability, minimising the risk of warping or shrinkage, and ensuring suitability for indoor use. Sustainably sourced from managed European forests, it is an environmentally responsible choice, certified under FSC® or PEFC™ standards.
Overall, Planed Pine Timber combines aesthetic appeal, excellent workability, and affordability, making it a preferred material for craftsmen, builders, and designers seeking a clean, versatile, and consistent timber solution for quality interior and light construction applications.
- Product type: Planed, kiln-dried timber
- Density (at 12% MC): 510–550 kg/m³
- Strength Class (EN338): Commonly C16 or C24 (when graded for structural use)
- Bending Strength (Mean):: 50–80 N/mm²
- Durability (EN350): Class 4
- Fire Rating (Euroclass): D-s2, d0 (untreated softwood)
| Planed timber | l/m price (excl. vat) | Lengths |
| 25 x 45mm | £ | 3.0-4.0m |
| 45 x 45mm | £ | 3.0-6.0m |
| 45 x 90mm | £ | 3.0-6.0m |
| 45 x 145mm | £ | 3.0-6.0m |
| 45 x 195mm | £ | 3.0-6.0m |
Planed 25mm (1″) thick
C24 pine timber
Planed 25mm thick pine timber provides a smooth, clean finish ideal for fencing rails, gates, and general joinery applications. Lightweight yet durable, it is easy to cut, shape, and fix with standard tools. Its pale colour and fine grain create a neat appearance for outdoor or indoor projects. Kiln-dried for improved stability, this FSC® certified timber offers a versatile, sustainable solution for quality fencing and joinery work.
Planed 45mm (2″) thick
C24 pine boards
45mm thick planed pine boards are ideal for structural joinery, gate frames, fencing rails, posts, furniture frames, workbenches, and shelving where additional strength and rigidity are required. Their smooth, clean finish makes them suitable for visible indoor applications such as stair stringers and carcassing for cabinetry, while their strength-to-weight ratio ensures reliable performance in outdoor projects when suitably treated for durability.
Planed Spruce Timber vs ThermoWood Pine vs Pine vs Larch
| Property | Spruce | ThermoWood Pine | Pine | Larch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Picea abies (Norway Spruce) | Pinus sylvestris (Thermally modified) | Pinus sylvestris | Larix decidua / Larix sibirica |
| Density | 430–470 kg/m³ | ~400–480 kg/m³ | 500–550 kg/m³ | 590–650 kg/m³ |
| Moisture Content | Kiln dried to ~12-18% | Reduced to ~6-8% due to thermal treatment | Kiln dried to ~12-18% | Kiln dried to ~12-18% |
| Durability (EN350) | Class 4 (non-durable) | Class 2–3 (moderately durable) | Class 4 (non-durable) | Class 3 (moderately durable, durable heartwood) |
| Stability | Good when kiln dried | Excellent dimensional stability | Moderate | Good |
| Workability | Very easy; smooth planing | Easy but slightly more brittle | Easy | Easy but can be resinous |
| Colour | Pale cream to light yellow | Dark brown with enhanced grain | Pale yellowish-white | Reddish-brown to golden |
| Strength Class (EN338) | C16–C24 | Not structurally graded after modification | C16–C24 | C24–C30 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Mean) | ~11,000 N/mm² | Slightly reduced due to thermal process | ~11,000 N/mm² | ~13,000 N/mm² |
| Thermal Conductivity | ~0.13 W/mK | ~0.10 W/mK | ~0.12 W/mK | ~0.13 W/mK |
| Durability Treatment Need | Requires preservative for exterior use | No treatment needed for external cladding | Requires treatment for exterior durability | Often used untreated externally |
| Environmental Certification | FSC®/PEFC™ available | FSC®/PEFC™ available | FSC®/PEFC™ available | FSC®/PEFC™ available |
| Cost (Indicative) | Low | Medium-High | Low-Medium | Medium-High |
• Spruce: Cost-effective, lightweight, non-durable for exterior use without treatment.
• ThermoWood Pine: Thermally modified for improved durability and stability; ideal for cladding, decking, and decorative outdoor use.
• Standard Pine: General construction timber with non-durable sapwood; requires treatment externally.
• Larch: Naturally durable with attractive appearance, used externally without treatment in many applications.
