Structual Timber


Pine framing is the natural choice for home building, whether single houses or large multi-residential developments - especially since it allows quality construction, low cost and minimal construction time.
All pine grade-marked framing is kiln dried under carefully controlled conditions, making it highly stable, stronger, stiffer and able to hold nails well. Pine has important advantages over other non-timber building materials.

Here are some of them:

  • Pine timber frames are strong, solid and sturdy - they have been proven in Australia for over four decades and three quarters of a million houses. This means reliability and freedom from call back maintenance.
  • Pine framing is planer-gauged to a smooth surface to accurate dimensions. This makes it easy to handle and work with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Pine framing gives added safety - on the job and after the house is finished. It doesn't conduct electricity and it is thermally efficient. It is not sharp and slippery. It has a great capacity to absorb impact and temporary overload which may occur in cyclones and earthquakes.
    • Alterations and additions are no problem to a pine frame - especially since it is widely available.
  • Cupboards, pictures, windows, air-conditioning and skylights can easily be installed in a timber framed house. A timber-framed house doesn't readily transmit noise.
  • With pine framing that has the Plantation Timber Certification Scheme there is peace of mind. You have the confidence that the timber is reliably graded to Australian or Industry Standards under strict quality control.
  • Pine framing is cost competitive with all other building materials. In fact, it is less expensive than just about all others.
  • Pine framing is an environmentally sound choice. We all breath a little easier!


    • The most important financial commitment you will make in your life
    As you well know, purchasing a home is probably the most important financial commitment that you will ever make. That is why it is important to know that the materials which make up the home are not only quality products but have already been proven over many years. This quality timber framing product is the acknowledged leader in the Australian building industry, specified more than any other framing material.

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    Product Catalogue Structural Product Catalogue: Sizes and profiles available in Structural.
    Structural Spans Sample information about Structural spans in comparison to green hardwood. For complete spanning requirements refer to AS1684.
    Wesbatten 900 Sheet and tile roof batten.
    100x75 Wunderpurlins/Struts Strut or underpurlin members designed to replace 75x75mm and 100x75mm hardwood.