Planed All Round European Beech Timber
- Sustainably sourced
- Prime grade solid hardwood
- Precision machined
- Fine surface finish
- Finished to exact dimensions specified
- Manufactured by us here in the UK
- Kiln-dried to 9-11%
- Generous volume discounts
Our prime grade Beech timber is sustainably sourced from the best sawmills in Europe and planed to order at our factory here in Yorkshire. The timber is kiln-dried to an average moisture content of 9-11% and stored in our heated and humidity-controlled premises. Our planed timber is accurately machined by our skilled craftsmen and has a fine surface finish.
We can also machine to sizes in-between those listed. If you require non-standard sizes, edge-jointed timber, or timber supplied in minimum lengths, please Contact Us we would be happy to advise you.
Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
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Manufacturer | British Hardwoods |
Timber Species | European Beech |
Timber Grade | Prime |
Moisture Content | Kiln Dried to 9-11% Moisture |
Can you machine to widths in-between those listed?
Yes, we can. To order online, select the nearest larger width and indicate your custom width at the end of the order process. For complex cutting lists, please Contact Us.
Can you machine to thicknesses in-between those listed?
Yes, we can. To order online, select the nearest larger thickness and indicate your custom thickness at the end of the order process. For complex cutting lists, please Contact Us.
Can you machine thinner than 19mm?
Yes, we can machine to a minimum thickness of 10mm. To order online, select the 19mm thickness and indicate your custom thickness at the end of the order process. For complex cutting lists, please Contact Us.
If you require timber thinner than 10mm, please see our Thin Beech.
What lengths will be supplied?
Orders of more than 2 metres of any single size will be supplied in random lengths. These random lengths will typically be between 2.4 metres to 3 metres. However, there may be some shorter lengths supplied due to stock availability at the time of machining.
Can I order set lengths?
As the raw timber we machine from is in random lengths, it is extremely difficult for us to produce orders in set lengths. If you need to achieve specific cuts from the timber we supply, please Contact Us with your cutting list and we would be happy to advise.
Is your timber FSC certified?
All the raw timber we use is sustainably sourced from sawmills that are either FSC or PEFC certified.
Where does your timber come from?
Our European Beech is sustainably sourced from the very best sawmills in the EU.
What is your lead time?
Current lead times are displayed near the top of the product page under the main product heading.
How much is delivery?
The delivery charge depends on the total weight of the goods ordered and the delivery location. To calculate the delivery charge:
- Put all the goods you require into your shopping cart.
- Go to the shopping cart.
- Type your full delivery postcode in the 'Calculate Shipping' box and our website will calculate the accurate shipping charge for you.
Do you offer free delivery over a certain amount?
We feel that it is fairer and more honest to display delivery costs separately, rather than 'hide' them within the cost of our timber products. Transporting long lengths of timber around the UK is costly. The shipping price shown in the cart is the direct charge from the independent couriers we use.
Can I collect from your premises?
Yes – choose the “Customer Collect” option when placing your order. As soon your order is ready, we will contact you to let you know.
We use numerous ways to deliver our hardwood products all around the UK mainland. This includes delivery by our own vehicle (within a limited delivery scope), and also the use of independent couriers. The courier price is the direct charge from the couriers we use and is a weight-driven tariff based on the delivery location.
To calculate the delivery charge
- Put all the goods you require into your shopping cart.
- Go to the shopping cart.
- Type your full delivery postcode in the 'Calculate Shipping' box and our website will calculate the shipping method and the accurate shipping charge.
Courier delivery timescales
The time taken for delivery by courier can vary depending on location. When your order is complete, we will email you to inform you of despatch. The courier will then contact you when they have collected your order from us, to inform you of the expected delivery day.
Storage information
Our skirting boards and architraves are manufactured from solid kiln-dried timbers and should not be stored in a cold, damp environment (e.g. garage, shed or outbuilding). On arrival at your property, the packs should be taken straight indoors into a dry, heated building. All concrete, plaster and wet work should be fully dried out prior to storage and/or installation.
Properties
It has medium stiffness and high crushing strength. Pre-boring is necessary when nailing. It glues easily, stains and dyes well and takes an excellent finish. It is very good for turning.
Typical Uses
Solid and laminated furniture such as desks, benches and chairs (including bentwood furniture), quality joinery, kitchenware, tools, tool handles and workbenches, musical instruments, toys, bobbins, decorative veneers and plywood.
Interesting Facts
Grows: Throughout Central Europe and the UK; also Eastern Asia
Typical height: 100 ft (30m)
Trunk diameter: 4 ft (1.2m)
Specific gravity: 0.72
Typical dry weight: 45 lb/ft3 (720kg/m3)