Planed all round means all flat surfaces have been planed. Planed square edge means you have one edge planed straight and can measure from there. It’s one step up from rough sawn.
What does planed square edge mean?
PSE is a term used to indicate that the timber has a ‘planed square edge’ . This means that one edge will be planed smooth. PAR is a term used to indicate that the timber is planed all round , meaning that both the edges and sides have been planed.
What is planed square edge timber used for?
PSE is a machined, square edged section of timber which is normally used where a neat, clean finish is required. Our PSE is available in three commercial grades including unsorted redwood, 5th grade and sawfalling whitewood, which are all suitable for different end uses.
What is planed all round timber?
Planed All Round Timber (PAR) is planed on both edges and sides therefore offering a smooth finish which makes it extremely versatile as lends itself to a multitude of uses, such as internal joinery and furniture construction. It will require less finishing to sawn timber and generally will only require sanding.
What is planned all round?
Planed all round timber, by definition, is cut-to-size wood that has been “planed” on all four sides. Unlike rough sawn wood which has been cut to size with no further treatment, it is treated to have a smooth, uniform look on all sides.
What type of wood is planed timber?
Spruce softwood
Planed Timber (PAO)
Our planed all over timber is imported Spruce softwood machined to give a high quality planned whitewood for internal use. Planed wood is sawn timber which has been planed down until it’s smooth, and is meant for use where it can be seen.
What’s the difference between sawn and planed timber?
Due to the simplicity of preparation, rough sawn timber is always cheaper than planed. As a result, it is the best choice for jobs where the finish of the wood is not important. Rough sawn timber is usually used for pieces such as internal frames where it will be concealed by a neat outer layer.
Can planed smooth timber be used outside?
Aesthetic Choices
Even at first glance, planed oak timber will make any outdoor structure ‘pop’. Planing works to expose the prominent grain pattern of oak that makes it so desirable for feature pieces.
Can planed timber be treated?
If your planed timber has not been factory treated prior to painting, then you’ll need to apply a clear preservative treatment yourself. Coating the end-grains of wood (like the underside of doors) stops water soaking in, and making your new paint shop all for not, or rather, rot.
What is planed hardwood?
Planed wood is sawn timber which has been planed down until it’s smooth, and is meant for use where it can be seen. With its natural lustre, softwood and hardwood options and the wide variety of finishes available, it’s no wonder why so many choose planed timber for hands-on home improvement projects.
Why is lumber planed?
They wanted wood that was smoother and better looking. This led to lumberjacks using planes to smooth out the rough-sawn surfaces of the wood. Between kiln drying, which removes the moisture causing shrinking of the wood, and planing the surfaces, the size of a 2×4 ends up smaller than it started out.
Why is wood planed?
Generally, all planes are used to flatten, reduce the thickness of, and impart a smooth surface to a rough piece of lumber or timber.
