Col Timbers offers a wide range of top qualitytimber products, from decorative mouldings and PAR timber to innovative DIY solutions. Since opening its doors in 1940, Col Timbers has built a reputation for exceptional quality and service. This tradition of fine craftsmanship has been further enhanced by Swartland’s world-class manufacturing expertise and experience.
FSC-approved pine timber procurement ensures that precious resources are responsibly managed. Recently upgraded machinery aims to reduce wastage and minimize environmental impact. Our national distribution network strives to make sure that our products are always available at your nearest merchant or DIY store.
Wood is perfectly crafted by nature. Col Timbers has taken this one step further by engineering timber perfectly to create products that are both sustainable and beautiful in your home. Col timbers is laminated for improved strength and stability. Finger joints allow for longer lengths of clear timber and help to minimise lateral movement. This process will also ensure that our timber retains its natural beauty for years to come.
As part of our environmental responsibility, we strive to make quality products that are durable and long lasting. Col Timbers is 100% Guaranteed, which is why we kiln-dry our wood to a moisture content of 8%. This process helps keep the wood in perfect balance with atmospheric conditions, thereby stabilising the timber and minimising movement or warping.
Timber is a sustainable and renewable resource. The more wood we use, the more forests we grow. Not only does wood bring warmth into your home, it’s also the best choice for the environment.
Our pine is sourced from local plantations that are FSC-certified. The FSC-Forestry Stewardship Council applies primarily to plantation forests and sawmills worldwide. Sustainability requirements for the council include: housing for communities, schools, infrastructure and plantation measurement amongst other key community and environmental development measures.
Our hardwood is sourced from sawmills internationally, where governments in these regions have implemented strict sustainability policies and compulsory harvesting programmes. These policies protect the environment and forest ecosystems as well as the interests of local communities.
Our hardwood is sourced from sawmills internationally, where governments in these regions have implemented strict sustainability policies and compulsory harvesting programmes. These policies protect the environment and forest ecosystems as well as the interests of local communities.
To minimise natural movement, we kiln-dry our wood to an 8% moisture content, which keeps the wood in balance with atmospheric conditions, thereby giving you the perfect combination of performance and craftsmanship.
Also known as Victorian mouldings, these classic profiles are available in 3.0m and 3.6m lengths in SA Pine or imported hardwood.
We can also custom-make special lengths and profiles to suit your design. Ask your merchant to contact us with your specific requirements.
These popular mouldings are made from either SA Pine or imported hardwood. A wide selection of good-value mouldings are available. Ask your merchant to contact us with specific requirements.
PAR TIMBER
The secret to durable PAR timber is in the drying, and not all PAR timber on the market is the same. We kiln-dry our timber to an optimal moisture content, which keeps the wood in perfect balance with atmospheric conditions, thereby stabilising the timber and minimising natural movement.
Selected PAR Timber is laminated to improve strength and stability, providing stable lengths of timber for your convenience. Available in SA Pine or hardwood.
Hardwood & Pine | ||||||||
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Par Finished Size - After Planning | ||||||||
Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | |||||||
12 | x | 69 | 94 | 144 | ||||
22 | x | 22 | 32 | 44 | 69 | 94 | 144 | 220 |
32 | x | 32 | 44 | 69 | 94 | 144 | 220 | |
44 | x | 44 | 69 | 94 | 144 | 220 | ||
69 | x | 69 | 94 |