The Story
Unsorted redwood joinery timber at 63mm x 225mm is the highest joinery grade available for softwood, offering straight grain, low knot content, and reliable dimensional stability. Ideal for visible, machined joinery work where a clean, consistent finish is required by professional joiners and skilled DIY users alike.
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | European Redwood (Pinus sylvestris) |
| Grade | Unsorted (joinery grade - highest available softwood joinery grade) |
| Finish | Sawn |
| Nominal Size | 63mm x 225mm |
| Treatment | Untreated |
What it's used for
- Door and window components, including stiles, rails, and frames where a machined finish is required
- Staircase parts such as strings, risers, and treads where grain consistency and workability matter
- Skirting boards, architraves, and other internal mouldings that will be planed, routed, or profiled to a fine finish
- Bespoke joinery and cabinet-making projects where timber will be on show and needs to hold detail cleanly
Fitting and handling
Allow the timber to acclimatise in the installation environment for at least 48 to 72 hours before machining or fixing, particularly in heated interiors, to reduce the risk of movement after fitting. Fix using appropriate screws or nails for the application, and prime all faces, including end grain, before painting or finishing to slow moisture exchange and improve coating adhesion. Store flat, off the ground, and under cover to prevent warping or twisting prior to use.
FAQ
What does unsorted redwood joinery grade mean?
Unsorted is the top joinery grade for European redwood. During grading, lower-quality pieces are removed, leaving timber with straighter grain, fewer and tighter knots, and better overall consistency. It is the grade most commonly specified for machined, visible joinery work.
Will 63mm x 225mm redwood plane down to a finished size?
Yes. The 63mm x 225mm measurement is the nominal sawn size. After planing to a smooth finish on all four faces, you can expect a finished size of approximately 58mm to 60mm x 219mm to 221mm, depending on the depth of cut taken. Allow for this reduction when planning your project.
Is unsorted redwood suitable for external joinery?
Unsorted redwood can be used externally provided it is correctly primed, painted, or treated with a suitable preservative coating. For exposed external applications, using a factory-treated or pre-primed timber or applying a preservative treatment yourself before installation is strongly recommended to ensure durability.
Browse our full range of pine mouldings for complementary joinery profiles to use alongside this timber. Nottage Timber Merchants offers local collection from Bridgend and supplies trade and retail customers across South Wales, with next-day delivery available to the Bridgend area and surrounding regions.
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Description
Unsorted redwood joinery timber at 63mm x 225mm is the highest joinery grade available for softwood, offering straight grain, low knot content, and reliable dimensional stability. Ideal for visible, machined joinery work where a clean, consistent finish is required by professional joiners and skilled DIY users alike.
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | European Redwood (Pinus sylvestris) |
| Grade | Unsorted (joinery grade - highest available softwood joinery grade) |
| Finish | Sawn |
| Nominal Size | 63mm x 225mm |
| Treatment | Untreated |
What it's used for
- Door and window components, including stiles, rails, and frames where a machined finish is required
- Staircase parts such as strings, risers, and treads where grain consistency and workability matter
- Skirting boards, architraves, and other internal mouldings that will be planed, routed, or profiled to a fine finish
- Bespoke joinery and cabinet-making projects where timber will be on show and needs to hold detail cleanly
Fitting and handling
Allow the timber to acclimatise in the installation environment for at least 48 to 72 hours before machining or fixing, particularly in heated interiors, to reduce the risk of movement after fitting. Fix using appropriate screws or nails for the application, and prime all faces, including end grain, before painting or finishing to slow moisture exchange and improve coating adhesion. Store flat, off the ground, and under cover to prevent warping or twisting prior to use.
FAQ
What does unsorted redwood joinery grade mean?
Unsorted is the top joinery grade for European redwood. During grading, lower-quality pieces are removed, leaving timber with straighter grain, fewer and tighter knots, and better overall consistency. It is the grade most commonly specified for machined, visible joinery work.
Will 63mm x 225mm redwood plane down to a finished size?
Yes. The 63mm x 225mm measurement is the nominal sawn size. After planing to a smooth finish on all four faces, you can expect a finished size of approximately 58mm to 60mm x 219mm to 221mm, depending on the depth of cut taken. Allow for this reduction when planning your project.
Is unsorted redwood suitable for external joinery?
Unsorted redwood can be used externally provided it is correctly primed, painted, or treated with a suitable preservative coating. For exposed external applications, using a factory-treated or pre-primed timber or applying a preservative treatment yourself before installation is strongly recommended to ensure durability.
Browse our full range of pine mouldings for complementary joinery profiles to use alongside this timber. Nottage Timber Merchants offers local collection from Bridgend and supplies trade and retail customers across South Wales, with next-day delivery available to the Bridgend area and surrounding regions.
