Squared timber is wood that has been worked (sawn or hewn) to a rectangular cross-section with straight, square edges, without wane. Squaring means making the sides straight and at right angles, removing the bark and rounding of the trunk.
Features
Squared timber stands out for its clean, regular shape:
- Rectangular cross-section with flat, square faces.
- No wane (no bark or rounding of the trunk remaining).
- Easy to work, stack and cut to size.
- Differs from round timber and from sawn timber that still has wane.
Application
Squared timber is used mainly for structural purposes:
- Load-bearing structures and trusses.
- Joists and floor beams.
- Stud framing for walls and cladding.
- Beams and battens that require flat faces and dimensional accuracy.
Related terms
- Beam
- Batten
- Timber
- Wood species
- Stud
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