Ryedale Timber Blog

C16 or C24? For most residential and agricultural projects, C16 structural timber delivers adequate strength at better value. Learn which grade your project actually needs.

Should you choose regularised or sawn timber? Learn the real differences in finish, accuracy, and cost, then make the right choice for your project’s needs and budget.

Size timber purlins correctly with our complete UK guide. Compare 7×3 and 9×3 sections, calculate spacing, understand C16/C24 requirements, and follow best practice installation techniques.

Choosing between treated and untreated timber determines whether your structure lasts decades or rots in years. This guide breaks down the UK Use Class System, explains the tanalising process, and reveals the critical “cut-end” maintenance step that prevents structural failure.

Learn when C24’s extra strength justifies the cost and when C16 is perfectly adequate. Compare structural properties, understand span table requirements, and make confident grading decisions for your project.

Avoid ordering mistakes with our UK guide to regularised timber sizes. Discover the actual finished dimensions from 2×2 to 9×3, understand why pieces are smaller than the label says, and learn how to measure correctly for your project.