What is the difference between H3 and H4 treated pine?
The ‘H’ denotes the level of treatment and what the treated timber can be used for: H2 protects against termites and is for inside use only. H3 protects against termites and wood rot, and is for outside, above ground only. H4 is for outside, non-structural, in contact with ground, such as posts and garden edges.
What is F7 treated pine?
A premium quality timber impregnated with a H3 LOSP treatment for protection against insect attacks and moisture decay, making it ideal for above-ground outdoor use, but equally suitable for any indoor application.
What is stronger F7 or MGP10?
MGP10 has a higher stiffness grade while F7 has a slightly higher strength grade. If plans have been provided, it is important to purchase the exact grade of timber specified to ensure that structural integrity is maintained. If not, you can confidently choose either grade.
What is H3 treated pine used for?
H3 Treated Pine (ACQ treated) is ideal for a variety of above-ground outdoor applications such as window & door trims, playground construction, handrails/newel posts, pergolas and picnic tables/seats etc.
What is rougher header timber?
Rougher Header, or Laser Cut as it is sometimes known, is timber that has been dressed on all sides and has a smooth surface. The timber has been kiln dried after treatment which means it will incur minimal shrinkage. It can be machined to an exact size within millimetres.
What is F5 structural pine?
Structural Timber F5 & F7 H3 protects against moderate decay, borers and termites and can be used for cladding, fascia, pergolas, decking, carports, balustrade, fencing, beams, joists, and bearers.
What is SA Pine S5?
Description. The S5 grade indicates that it complies with a certain stress grade, which is related to specific strengths. These commodities are also available in rough sawn sizes. The rejects from the above grades are called “Utility”, which is graded according to in-house specifications.
Can H3 treated pine go in the ground?
Treated pine decking of H3 is not suitable for in ground use. This means that this type of timber can be used outside, but only if it doesn’t touch the ground or is driven in ground.
What is rougher header pine?
Sometimes referred to as Rougher Header, Dried Laser Pine is a timber that has been machined with serrated knives to a specific gauge size, resulting in a finish that is smoother than Wet Sawn Timber, but more textured than Dried Dressed Timber.
What is the difference between dressed timber and rough timber?
You would probably want to consider using rough sawn timber if need a material for solid timber beams and rectangular timber sections. Dried dressed timber on the other hand is known as a more premium finish. This timber is not raw and is dressed on all sides, creating a much smoother finish.
Is Bunnings treated pine toxic?
Health hazards may result from exposure to copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information and tips, click on the links contained on the Health and Safety section of the Bunnings website.
What is rougher header kiln dried (rhkd)?
This timber is profiled with pencil round four corners in R/H (rougher header) and Kiln dryng after treatment adds to the stability and durability of treated structural pine. It is this process which produces the name Rougher Header Kiln Dried or RHKD. Structural timber is also commonly used for beams, rafters, bearers, joists, and battens.
Why choose rougher header moulding?
The Rougher Header moulding process also helps to visually minimise the look of minor defects. At DEMAK we are very fussy about our Rougher Header* and only source the best quality we can find.
What is rough sawn H3 treated pine?
Rough Sawn H3 Treated Pine. Durable and very versatile. Long term resistance to decay, insects and other wood destroying organisms. Commonly used for many outdoor above ground projects. We will gladly assist with returns and exchanges of this product in accordance with our returns and exchanges policy.
Does structural treated pine comply with AS/NZS 1748?
Complies to Australian standards AS/NZS 1748 Structural Treated pine is for external above ground structural use. Each piece of structural timber is treated for borers, termites and is able to be subjected to moderate wetting in a well ventilated area for up to 20 years.