Softwood

Most carcassing (constructional) softwood is imported already stamped with a strength grade of either C16 or C24. However, there are circumstances when higher quality grades of softwood, which do not normally come pre-graded, are required with a strength grade. For these applications our graders are able to visually strength grade the softwoods as shown in the table below. We can stamp the timber or supply a certificate to show that each piece has achieved the required grade.

Hardwood

Unlike softwood, hardwood is not normally imported strength graded. For applications where this is required, our graders are able to visually strength grade a selection of hardwoods. We can then supply the timber either stamped or with a certificate to show that each piece has met the required grade. These hardwoods include the following: