11 Jul How to Spot High-Quality Joinery Timber: A Guide from Brookridge Timber

When it comes to woodworking and construction, the quality of your timber can make all the difference. Whether you’re crafting windows, doors, cladding boards, or staircases, high-quality joinery timber ensures durability, aesthetics, and overall project success. As a leading Devon timber trader and supplier, Brookridge Timber prides itself on offering the finest joinery timbers. In this blog post, we’ll guide you on how to spot high-quality joinery timber and explain why Brookridge Timber’s offerings stand out.

Understanding Timber Grading

What is Timber Grading?

Timber grading is the process of classifying timber based on its quality and characteristics. In the UK, joinery timber is commonly graded into sixths, fifths, and unsorted, with sixths being the lowest grade and unsorted being the highest.

Grading at Brookridge Timber

• Fifth Grade: Ideal for general-purpose products such as Planed Square Edge (PSE) and decking.
• Unsorted Timber: This is the highest grade, perfect for high-quality joinery projects like furniture manufacture. At Brookridge Timber, we stock a wide range of unsorted Scandinavian Redwood, renowned for its superior quality and performance.

Applications of Joinery Timber

Joinery timber is versatile and used in various non-structural applications, including:

• Windows and Doors: Providing strength and aesthetic appeal.
• Cladding Boards: Offering protection and decoration.
• Skirting Boards and Architrave: Enhancing interior aesthetics.
• Staircases and Banisters: Combining functionality with beauty.
• Decking Components: Including decking boards, handrails, and solar shading.

Spotting High-Quality Joinery Timber

Look for Consistent Grading

High-quality joinery timber should be consistently graded. At Brookridge Timber, we ensure that all our timber meets stringent grading standards, with a wide range of sizes available to cater to various project requirements.

Check for Quality Certifications

Quality certifications like FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) indicate that the timber is sustainably sourced and meets high environmental and quality standards. Brookridge Timber is committed to sustainability, and our products are certified by these prestigious organisations.

Inspect the Timber’s Appearance

High-quality joinery timber should have a uniform appearance, with minimal knots and defects. Our unsorted Scandinavian Redwood is carefully selected to ensure it meets the highest aesthetic and performance standards.

Consider the Timber’s Moisture Content

Properly dried timber is less likely to warp or shrink. At Brookridge Timber, we ensure our timber is dried to the appropriate moisture content for joinery applications, adhering to the standards set by BS EN 942.

The Brookridge Timber Advantage

Established Supplier Relationships

Brookridge Timber has long-established links with mills in Scandinavia and Russia, providing a range of joinery timber in various qualities. This allows us to offer large stocks of high-quality timber, ready for immediate delivery.

Comprehensive Treatment Processes

Our timber undergoes rigorous pressure treatments through our ISO 9001 audited process. These treatments extend the timber’s service life by protecting it from wood decay and insect attack. We offer both high and low pressure treatments:

• High Pressure Treatment: Available in green or brown, this process meets the User Class requirements of BS8417, ensuring long-term protection.
• Low Pressure Treatment (Vac Vac): Provides protection without altering the timber’s dimensions, making it ideal for joinery applications.

Wide Range of Sizes and Specifications

We offer a broad specification in sizes to cater to all requirements. Customers can order just one size or a combination of various sizes, making any joinery project possible.

Timber Trader & Online Timber Merchant

High-quality joinery timber is essential for the success of any woodworking or construction project. At Brookridge Timber, we take pride in offering top-grade joinery timber that meets the highest standards of performance, sustainability, and aesthetics. With our extensive range, rigorous treatment processes, and commitment to quality, you can trust Brookridge Timber to provide the best timber solutions for your needs.

Explore our selection of joinery timbers today and experience the Brookridge Timber difference. Contact our team for more information and to place your order. Trust us to supply the high-quality timber your projects deserve.