Whitmore’s are specialists in high quality fresh sawn hardwoods and softwoods.
We can currently offer the following timbers sawn from logs: European Oak, Douglas Fir, Larch, Chestnut.
Our graders are fully trained to grade hardwoods to BS:5756(2007) and softwoods BS:4978. We also stock beams that have already been graded, for immediate delivery.
Grading – BS:5754 (2007)
| Strength Class | ||
|---|---|---|
| Species | D30 | D40 |
| Oak | TH1 & THB | THA |
It must be noted that there are section limitations on each strength class which are strictly adhered to.
TH1 & TH2 This strength class is available for temperate hardwoods, however the thickness must be less than 100mm and the cross-section must be less than 2,000m2
THA & THB – This strength class is available for temperate hardwoods with a thickness greater than 100mm and a cross-section greater than 20,000m2
Please note – TH1 is a higher grade than TH2, likewise THA is a higher grade than THB.
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