Buy Rough Sawn Hardwood & Softwood Timber
Explore our range of quality kiln dried sawn hardwoods and softwoods timber, including European Oak, American Ash, West African Sapele, American Poplar, Redwood Pine and many more wood species. Sawn timber is timber that is cut from logs, into typically square boards. Sawn timber is generally cut into varying rectangular widths and lengths. No minimum number of pieces required. If you need only one piece for your project then this is the place to find the perfect timber board.
The benefits of Sawn Timber
Sawn timber has several benefits, including:
- More flexibility and workability
- Cost-effective
- Readily available
- Sawn from the log for a natural rougher finish
- Ideal for a wide range of construction projects, both internal and external
Important note: Please be aware that sawn boards are rough in texture but more importantly can be irregular (not square and parallel) therefore in order to achieve a square and regular piece for accuracy you would either need the equipment or request our cut to size service from our mill onsite.
Please select a hardwood or softwood in the ‘Shop Timber’ tool below and look through all the available boards in stock
One board per ID number available. If you need multiple pieces the same size please use our cut to size timber service
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What is sawn timber?
Sawn timber is wood that has been sawn from a log, but it has not been machined or regularised, so the timber boards are left with rough edges and texture, and may not be completely flat. This is also known as sawn finish. Sawn timber can be cheaper than planed timber because it doesn’t require as much machining.
What's the difference between sawn and planed timber?
Rough sawn timber is wood that has been sawn but then has no further machining, which will leave the wood with rough edges and texture, very irregular and inconsistent. Planed timber is the opposite of rough timber, as it has been machined and smoothed down to remove the rough edges to achieve an overall smooth finish. Planed all round timber is the best way to appreciate the timbers natural colour and grain pattern. The smooth consistency will allow you to achieve better results when oiling, staining or painting.
Is sawn timber cut to my sizes?
Sawn timber is cut from logs into different shapes and sizes. It can comes in different thicknesses and random widths and lenghts, depending on the timber species. If you require a regular piece of timber cut to your specific sizes, please request our cut to size service from our mill onsite
What sawn timber can be used for?
Sawn timber is often used in non-structural internal building projects, such as for floorboards, skirting, and window boards. It can also be used for external projects like cladding, fascia's, decking or fencing.
