Planed Timber & Mouldings delivered to Waltham Abbey

Which planed timber can you order in Waltham Abbey?

• Battens and beadsSmaller sections for trim and fixing.
• Door linings and stopsLining sets for internal doors.
• PAR softwoodSmooth timber in common finished sizes.
• ArchitraveMatching profiles for door frames.
• Skirting boardsTorus, ogee, chamfered and square profiles in softwood and MDF.

A quick quantity check

A 3.4 × 3.2 m room with one door has about 12.4 m of wall to skirt. With 10% for joints and offcuts that is 13.6 m, or 4 lengths of 4.2 m skirting, plus architrave for each side of the door.

Getting planed timber onto your Waltham Abbey site

Finished timber is protected and handled with care; tell us if it needs to go inside out of the weather. Waltham Abbey is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• With roughly 7h 48m of daylight in Waltham Abbey around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Picking the right product

Nominal versus finished size

Planing takes material off, so a timber sold as 'nominal' 2 × 4 finishes smaller. Always check finished sizes when you need an exact fit.

Softwood or MDF trim?

MDF skirting and architrave is very straight and paints well; softwood takes knocks better and can be stained.

Your questions answered

What does PAR mean?

Planed all round: the timber has been machined smooth on all four faces.

Do you deliver planed timber to trades and homeowners in Waltham Abbey?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Can you deliver planed timber to a site with restricted access in Waltham Abbey?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

How should I store planed timber?

Flat, off the ground and inside if possible, so it does not take on moisture and move before fitting.