What is Rough-Sawn Timber?
Rough -sawn timber is described as the timber that has been cut straight from the log, dried, and is not followed by any dressing or planing process. Unlike dressed timber, rough-sawn timber retains its natural texture, which includes visible saw marks and slight variations from one board to another.
Many builders, landscapers, and homeowners are attracted to the unfinished character of raw finished timber, characterised by raw grain and rustic surface. Rough-sawn timber has an authenticity which you cannot get in machined timber. Its look goes well with rural-style builds, feature walls, and outdoor structures where a natural, handcrafted feel gives an edge.
As it skips an extra dressing stage, it is, on average, more affordable than dressed timber. At AT Pine, our rough-sawn timber is cut from sustainably sourced logs and treated to suit your intended application, whether that be structural, decorative, or somewhere in between. We have CCA (Lifewood) and ACQ (Naturewood) treatment options. We also have a unique fully automated on-site sawmill facility to achieve custom sizes.
Applications & Uses of Rough Sawn Timber
Rough-sawn timber can be used for a number of purposes. It is being used in residential, commercial, and agricultural projects. Equipped with structural strength, rough-sawn timber can be widely used as beams, posts, and rafters, especially in barn-style buildings, sheds, and rural fencing.
Rough sawn timber also plays an important role in landscaping; in retaining walls, garden edging, and pergola framing. It is also used by builders for feature cladding and internal accent walls, as the natural grain and saw marks of rough-sawn timber infuse character that painted or polished timber can’t achieve.
In DIY projects and custom builds, rough-sawn timber is being used. One reason is that rough-sawn timber can be painted or further treated without the hassle of additional preparation, thereby saving time and labour costs.
This timber can be used across a wide range of applications provided it’s correctly treated for its intended exposure and use.
Rough Sawn Timber Specifications & Sizes
We stock an impressive range of sizes of rough sawn timber, catering to structural, decorative, and general-purpose needs. Our timber is derived from logs of varying diameters, which results in some dimensional variation between boards, and that in turn lends an authentic character to the timber.
We have rough sawn timber in various lengths, which are suitable for a range of household and commercial projects of varying scales. If you have any specific dimensional requirements in mind, our team can help source it or get it cut. Our team can guide you to buy sawn timber that is just right for you.
Why Buy Rough Sawn Timber from AT Pine?
We have 30 years of rich experience of supplying treated pine across Australia. Our quality, consistency, and genuinely helpful service have contributed towards building our reputation. You can be assured of quality if you buy sawn timber from us.
We are very serious about sustainability considerations. We source each batch of our timber from sustainable forestry operations, and they are treated to Australian standards. We also match treatment levels to applications and advise on realistic lead times for large orders.
Whether you need a small quantity of rough-sawn timber for a weekend household project or a bulk order for a large commercial build, we can get the right rough-sawn timber in the right sizes.
Do get in touch with us to discuss your timber requirements
