News About Us Gallery Contact TIMBERS GLUE LAM BOARDS-PANELING-SIDING FLOORING SPECIALTY PRODUCTS WOOD SPECIES We Specialize in Timbers Sawn from forests in the Pacific Northwest, species available are: Douglas Fir Western Red Cedar Yellow Cedar Western Larch Hemlock White Fir Engleman Spruce Oregon Oak Lodge Pole Pine Ponderosa Pine Call us today at 800-697-4705 or contact us online– We can help you get what you need. CONTACT US ← → Choosing The Best Timbers For Your Job When choosing timbers there are many factors that are important to consider, including which drying method is used, if the piece is structurally strong enough for it’s purpose, and how it is cut for both structural purposes and beauty. Free Of Heart Center Boxed Heart Surfaced Four Sides Mill Sawn Rough Resawn Rough Dense Grain Course Grain Custom cut sizes Lengths up to 65’ Kiln dry or unseasoned A few pieces or a semi truck load Fabricated Pressure treated Grade stamped or agency certified Timber Drying Process There are a few timber drying options to choose from. There are benefits and drawbacks to each. When considering which method you want to use, consider what the timber will be used for as well as how much you want to spend. Green Or Unseasoned Timbers The moisture content of our green timbers is 30-35%. Green timbers are the least expensive and quickest shipment. These timbers will shrink, in width and thickness as the timber begins to dry. Timbers Cut FOHC (free of heart center) help compensate for excessive cracking that will occur as the timbers naturally dry. Our timbers are sprayed with an anti-stain solution which helps limit mold that may occur in a natural drying process. Kiln Dried Timbers The moisture content of our KD timbers is 15-19%. Kiln drying eliminates potential mold problems associated with green or unseasoned timbers. Drying typically takes 10-15 days, and removes loose water in the wood fibers that would normally take months or years to dry. Drying this way also minimizes the size and extent of cracks that will occur if dried too much. The cost of drying timbers is only 15-20% more than green or unseasoned timbers. Standing Dead Timbers Standing dead timbers can be a cheaper alternative to KD timbers, but are generally smaller in diameter and shorter in length. They may be infested with insects creating bug holes. A sap stain also generally occurs with standing dead timber, although it does little structural damage to the timber. Kiln dried timbers can offer a better alternative to the quality and limited size of standing dead timber. RF (Radio Frequency) Drying Timbers RF drying timbers is a faster, more costly process that dries timbers from the core out. To insure the proper quality, timber must be cut larger than normal. Because the wood is dried from the center out, care must be taken not to over dry the timber causing interior cell structure to collapse, and degrade the strength of the timber. After RF drying, timbers should be resawn to square the timbers. This compensates for excessive shrinkage, twist and warp. Call us today at 800-697-4705 or contact us online– We can help you get what you need. Timber Gallery VIEW ALL GALLERIES Have questions about our Timber? Interested in ordering Timber? Call Us Today: 800.697.4705 509.466.9300 Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Phone Number (required) Which wood species are you interested in? Douglas Fir Western Red Cedar Western Larch Yellow Cedar Hemlock/White Fir Spruce Other Subject Your Message Toll Free: 800.697.4705 Spokane: 509.466.9300 Fax: 509.850.3505 Reliance Specialty Building Products 3807 E Central Spokane WA 99217 US Mailing Address PO BOX 28163 Spokane, WA 99228 Reliance Specialty Building Products 2016 © All rights reserved.