1. Measurement and Sizing

2. Definitions Rough sawn timber Timber which is straight from the saw Used for fence palings, construction, pallets, packing cases

3. Definitions Dressed timber Timber which has been machine- planed smooth from rough sawn. DAR Dressed all round Timber that has been dressed on all sides and edges. Cabinet timbers, mouldings, architraves D2S Timber dressed on 2 sides only

4. Timber Sizing Timber comes in a range of sizes So that people understand what is going on there is a standard for stating timber sizes Timber sizes is given by WIDTH x THICKNESS x LENGTH Width: Thickness: measured across the grain on the face measured across the grain on the edge Length:measured along the grain

5. Available Sizes Radiata Pine Kiln Dried Dressed All Round Finish Sizes Thickness Width 12193542457090120140170190240290 12x     19x    35x   42x  45x   70x  90x 