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European Redwood
European Redwood, also known as Scots Pine or Pinus sylvestris, is a softwood tree that is native to Europe and Asia. The tree can grow up to 40 metres tall, with a straight and cylindrical trunk. The heartwood of European Redwood is a reddish-brown colour, while the sapwood is a paler colour. The wood has a relatively straight and even grain, with a medium to coarse texture.
European Redwood is a popular choice for a wide range of applications due to its unique properties. It is commonly used for construction, interior finish work, and general woodworking due to its strength, durability, and attractive appearance. The wood is also highly receptive to stains and finishes, which allows it to be customised to suit a variety of design styles and preferences.
European Redwood is a sustainable timber source, with forests being managed for selective harvesting to ensure future growth. The wood is readily available and affordable, which makes it a popular choice for both commercial and domestic applications. The wood is known for its strength, stability, and resistance to warping, which makes it ideal for use in construction and woodworking.
One of the unique features of European Redwood is its natural resistance to decay and insect infestation, which makes it suitable for use in exterior applications without the need for chemical treatment. However, it is still recommended to treat the wood for added protection and longevity.
Overall, European Redwood is a versatile and reliable softwood that is prized for its strength, durability, and attractive appearance. Its unique properties make it a popular choice for a wide range of applications, from construction and woodworking to interior finish work and furniture. Its natural resistance to decay and insect infestation also makes it an ideal choice for exterior applications.
European Redwood can have two notable flaws: its susceptibility to splitting and warping when exposed to changes in moisture content, and its lower resistance to decay and insect infestation compared to some other hardwoods, requiring proper treatment and maintenance to preserve its longevity.
Category
Softwoods / Softwoods Including Clears
Botanitcal Name
Pinus Sylvestris
Origin
Clear Grade Softwood
Uses
Flooring, decking, internal joinery and construction
Density
510 kg/m3
Colour
Pale yellow to light brown
Grain
Straight to interlocked
Texture
Medium
Sizes
5th Redwood| 25 x 75 | 32 x 100 | 38 x 100 | 50 x 100 | 63 x 100 | 75 x 100 |
| 25 x 100 | 32 x 125 | 38 x 125 | 50 x 125 | 63 x 125 | 75 x 150 |
| 25 x 125 | 32 x 150 | 38 x 150 | 50 x 150 | 63 x 150 | 75 x 200 |
| 25 x 150 | 32 x 225 | 38 x 175 | 50 x 175 | 63 x 175 | 75 x 225 |
| 25 x 175 | 38 x 225 | 50 x 200 | 63 x 200 | ||
| 25 x 200 | 50 x 225 | 63 x 225 | |||
| 25 x 225 |
| 19 x 100 | 25 x 100 | 32 x 225 | 50 x 100 | 63 x 100 | 75 x 100 | 100 x 200 |
| 19 x 125 | 25 x 125 | 38 x 100 | 50 x 125 | 63 x 125 | 75 x 150 | 100 x 225 |
| 19 x 150 | 25 x 150 | 38 x 125 | 50 x 150 | 63 x 150 | 75 x 200 | |
| 25 x 175 | 38 x 150 | 50 x 200 | 63 x 175 | 75 x 225 | ||
| 25 x 200 | 38 x 175 | 50 x 225 | 63 x 200 | |||
| 25 x 225 | 38 x 225 | 50 x 250 | 63 x 225 |
Tell us how you'd like your European Redwood to be machined as well as the desired thickness, width and length and we'll use the state of the art machinery found in our mill to cut it to suit your specifications.
Call us on 01257 255701
or email sales@ramsaytimber.co.uk
for more information.
or email sales@ramsaytimber.co.uk
for more information.
Softwoods Including Clears
