What is a Pine Wood?
A pine is any conifer tree or shrub in the genus Pinus of the family Pinaceae. Pinus is the sole genus in the subfamily Pinoideae.
World Flora Online, created by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanical Garden, accepts 187 species names of pines as current, together with more synonyms.
Pine Wood Suppliers In South Africa
Rare Woods SA (Cape Town)
Address: 4 Bertie Ave, Epping, Cape Town, 7460, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Phone: +27 21 535 2004
Pine Timber
Address: 10 Palmfield Rd, Springfield Park, Durban, 4051, South Africa
Areas served: Durban
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 31 579 3401
Zulumber Pine Specialists
Address: Unit6 Waterford Pk, 60 Peter Rd, Sea Cow Lake, Durban, 4051, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 3 pm ⋅ Opens 6:45 am Mon
Phone: +27 31 577 3928
Foresta Timber And Board (Pty) Ltd
Address: 2 Arnold St, Alrode, Alberton, 1451, South Africa
Areas served: Gauteng
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 3:30 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Sat
Phone: +27 11 908 5828
Pine Board BUILDERS SUPPLIES
Address: 2/4, Springfield Park, Oregonfield Cl, Umgeni Business Park, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 31 579 3507
Silverton Houthandelaar (Edms) BPK
Address: 266 Plantation St, Silverton, SILVERTON, 0184, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 12 804 3110
What size is pine wood in South Africa?
SA Pine structural and Industrial graded timber, SABS / SATA approved. Structural Pine S5 is available in the following dimensions, thicknesses 38mm, 50mm, 76mm and widths 38mm, 50mm, 76mm, 114mm, 152mm, 228mm, lengths from 3.0m up to and including 6.6m untreated and CCA treated (H2 and/or H3).
What is the standard size of pine?
Standard timber lengths (in meters) are 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.1, 2.4, 2.7, 3.0, 3.6, 4.2, 4.8, 5.4 and 6.0. Softwoods treated pine generally come in these lengths but do note that not all sizes are available at all lengths. Dimensions for post timber (in millimeters) range from 88×88 to 120×120.
Where do pine trees grow in South Africa?
The pine tree species invade large areas and more specifically fynbos vegetation. Fynbos vegetation is a fire-prone shrubland vegetation that is found in the southern and southwest cape of South Africa. It is found in greater abundance close to watercourses.
How thick is pine wood?
Pine Wood, Thickness: 35-100 mm.
Is South African pine a softwood or hardwood?
Staying true to durability
The stiffness of pine wood makes it a durable and popular option for furniture pieces. As a softwood, this timber also holds a strong environmental advantage as it is less likely to face shrinking or swelling.