What wood is best for Roofing Timbers:
In total there are 29 timber options and recommendations for Roofing Timbers, we have ordered the timbers by their availability status, click the timber name to view in depth details and specifications which will help you with your woodworking project.
Timber Recommendations: (15):
AccoyaAccoya® is the world’s leading high technology wood. Accoya® wood is produced from sustainably sourced, fast growing softwood (Radiata Pine) using a non-toxic...
Durability: Very Durable - Workability: Very Workable - Availability: Readily available
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BalauThe colour of Balau can be variable depending upon the species: ranging from a pale brown colour, to a darker red-brown. I has a coarse texture with medium to large pores....
Durability: Very Durable - Workability: Not Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Western Red CedarOur Cedar is normally kiln dried, but please refer to the product descriptions. For cladding/exterior use this is air dried - please indicate your use or specify...
Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Very Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Dark Red MerantiThe heartwood of Meranti can be grey with a pinkish look. It can appear light pink to red. The grain is normally interlocked or crossed, and has a moderately coarse...
Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Moderately Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Douglas FirThe sapwood of Douglas Fir can be whitish to pale yellow or red-pink, and varies in thickness. The heartwood is variable in colour, with a vast contrast between early...
Durability: Moderately Durable - Workability: Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Green, fresh OakDepending on origin, the heartwood varies from light tan to deep brown, with distinct bands of early wood and latewood. The grain is usually straight, but irregular...
Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Moderately Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Kiln dried IrokoThe yellowish-white sapwood in Iroko Wood is clearly differentiated from the heartwood, which is golden-orange to brown. Deposits of calcium carbonate with darker...
Durability: Very Durable - Workability: Slightly Workable - Availability: Readily available
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European Oak - Joinery GradeKiln Dried OakJoinery grade Oak is the same as prime grade Euro Oak in terms of performance and overall colour/look but can exhibit more knots,...
Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Slightly Workable - Availability: Readily available
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European Oak - Prime GradeKiln Dried OakDepending on origin, the heartwood of oak varies from light tan to a deep brown, with distinct bands of early wood and latewood. The grain...
Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Slightly Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Sapele MahoganyWhen newly cut the heartwood of Sapele is pink but then darkens to a red-brown or purple-brown on exposure. The grain is moderately interlocked or wavy, with a fine...
Durability: Somewhat Durable - Workability: Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Unsorted Redwood (Best Quality) - Joinery SoftwoodThe widely distributed species varies according to its origin. Typically, the heartwood of this redwood is pale reddish-brown and...
Durability: Moderately Durable - Workability: Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Seasoned OakDepending on origin, the heartwood varies from light tan to deep brown, with distinct bands of early wood and latewood. The grain is usually straight, but irregular or...
Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Slightly Workable - Availability: Readily available
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