How to Choose Timber: A Contractor’s Checklist

Most timber decisions go wrong at specification, not at price. Here is the checklist we run through with builders, contractors and homeowners before an order goes in.

The short version

  • Specify for the exposure the product actually sees, not the best case.
  • Check compatibility with what your installer already uses.
  • Buy the quantity the drawing calls for plus a realistic wastage allowance.
  • Confirm lead time before you commit — stock position moves weekly.

What you can expect to pay

Live prices from our own catalogue, not a guess — every row links to the product page.

ProductPrice
100 × 75 Rimo Purlin – Premium Structural Timber for RoofingR40
100 × 100 H4 Treated Pine Rough Sawn – Heavy Duty Timber Post / PurlinR65
Hardwood Timber 100 × 75 – Heavy Duty Structural Beam & PurlinR80
Seconds Paling 150x12x2400mm – Durable Treated Timber for Fencing & DIY ProjectsR90
200 × 100 Macrocarpa Timber – Untreated Garden Sleeper & Landscaping WoodR160
125 × 50 Recycled Rimo Timber – Premium Reclaimed Hardwood BeamR190
Re-Run Australian Hardwood 200×100 TimberR240
100 × 50 Rough Sawn Pine H3.2 Timber – Treated Structural Outdoor WoodR280
SA Pine Rafter Plank S5 – 38×228×6.0 m Structural TimberR400
SA Pine Rafter Plank – S5 50×228×6.6 m Structural TimberR550

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Frequently asked questions

How to Choose Timber: A Contractor’s Checklist?

Most timber decisions go wrong at specification, not at price. Here is the checklist we run through with builders, contractors and homeowners before an order goes in.

Where can I see current timber prices?

Our timber category is live and priced: https://sahomebuilderstore.com/product-category/timber/

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