Construction timber · Swedish at medium length
Swedish timber 3.3 metres
Swedish timber at 3.3 m is **northern Scots pine graded C24 to EN 14081**, kiln-dried and PEFC certified. Specified for medium trusses and 240 cm wall framing in Saudi villas, in 4×6, 5×7.5, and 5×10 cm sections at SAR 25–42 per piece — daily Riyadh stock with under 5% cutting waste.
What is Swedish timber at 3.3 m length?
Swedish timber at 3.3 m is northern Scots pine cut to a 3.30 m standard length, graded C24 to EN 14081 with PEFC and CE marks. The 3.3 m length is the optimal match for villa wall heights of 240–300 cm and medium trusses spanning up to 3 m, with cutting waste under 5%.
The 3.3 m length is the working compromise between flexibility and cost: it covers 240 cm wall framing with a 90 cm allowance for top and bottom plates, and runs continuous in medium trusses without splice joints in the structural load path.
Kiln-drying to 12–18% moisture stabilises the section after installation and prevents shrinkage gaps post-finish. Each piece carries the C24 grade stamp and batch number, simplifying engineer review and traceability for the project consultant.
Why is the 3.3 m length specified for premium residential projects?
The 3.3 m length matches interior 240 cm walls and premium villa 300 cm walls with under 5% waste. It allows flexibility for 220 cm interior doorways, eliminates splice joints in structural framing for tall-ceiling villas, and runs continuous in medium trusses without compromising load paths.
For wall heights between 240 and 300 cm, 3.3 m has the lowest waste — versus 3 m which forces splices at 300 cm, and versus 3.9 m which leaves unusable offcuts in mid-grade structural work. Material efficiency favours 3.3 m on tall-ceiling villa projects.
Pricing per piece runs SAR 25–42, only 10–15% above the 3 m length — a small cost premium for the added flexibility on premium villa frames with non-standard ceiling heights and bespoke door and window openings.
What are the specifications of Swedish timber at 3.3 m?
Swedish timber at 3.3 m ships at C24 grade to EN 14081, bending strength 24 N/mm², density 450–500 kg/m³, moisture 12–18%. Sections 4×6, 5×7.5, and 5×10 cm at SAR 25–42 per piece, with PEFC, CE certifications and SBC 301 conformity for residential and commercial use.
| Product name | Swedish structural pine 3.3 m |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Species | Pinus sylvestris |
| Length | 3.30 m at ±5 mm tolerance |
| Sections (cm) | 4×6 · 5×7.5 · 5×10 |
| Structural grade | C24 to EN 14081 |
| Bending strength | 24 N/mm² |
| Parallel compression | 21 N/mm² |
| Density | 450–500 kg/m³ |
| Moisture content | 12–18% kiln-dried |
| Knot ratio cap | ≤ 20% of face |
| Certifications | CE · PEFC · SBC 301 |
| Price | SAR 25–42 / piece |
| Availability | Daily stock |
What are the applications of Swedish timber at 3.3 m?
The 3.3 m length serves five core applications: 240–300 cm villa wall framing, medium trusses, wall formwork backers, large-opening lintels, and pergola posts. It particularly suits premium residential projects with non-standard ceiling heights and bespoke wide-opening fenestration.
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Premium villa wall framing
Wall framing at 240 cm and 300 cm villa heights using 5×10 cm vertical studs at 40 cm centres, with top and bottom plates absorbing the 30 cm allowance.
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Medium-span roof trusses
Trusses spanning 2.7–3 m between supports, in 5×10 or 7.5×15 cm sections, for villas with exposed gable roofs and large pergolas across patios.
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Concrete wall formwork backers
Studs behind plywood form sheets for 2.7–3 m wall pours, in 4×6 or 5×7.5 cm sized to engineer's lateral concrete pressure schedule.
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Large-opening lintels
Top lintels for French doors and 2.4 m wide window openings, in 7.5×15 cm section, designed to carry vertical loads above the unsupported opening.
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Pergola and patio columns
3 m vertical posts for garden pergolas and rest-house patios, in 10×10 cm section, with galvanised metal post anchors at the base for stability.
What is the difference between Swedish timber 3.3 m and 3.9 m?
The 3.3 m length suits 240–300 cm walls and ≤ 3 m truss spans at SAR 25–42 per piece. The 3.9 m length covers larger halls and spans beyond 3 m at SAR 28–48 — 10–15% more expensive but capable of covering wide spans without splices that would weaken structural performance.
Selection depends on required truss span and wall height. For standard villas with 3 m spans, 3.3 m is sufficient at lower cost. For larger halls and wide corridors at 3.5–4 m spans, 3.9 m removes structural splice joints that would otherwise require metal connector reinforcement.
| Attribute | 3.3 m | 3.9 m |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable wall height | 240–300 cm | 300 cm and above |
| Truss span | ≤ 3 m | 3–3.7 m |
| Price | SAR 25–42 / piece | SAR 28–48 / piece |
| Grade | C24 | C24 |
| Density | 450–500 kg/m³ | 450–500 kg/m³ |
| Recommended use | 240 cm villas, medium trusses | Large halls, wide corridors |
| Availability | Daily stock | Daily stock |
How do I choose between 3, 3.3, and 3.9 m Swedish timber?
Choose 3 m for 270 cm walls, 3.3 m for 240 or 300 cm walls, and 3.9 m for trusses ≥ 3.5 m span. The rule: pick the length that yields under 10% cutting waste while removing splice joints from load-bearing studs and primary truss members.
For villas with mixed wall heights (240 and 300 cm across floors), order 3.3 m for both to reduce inventory variety on site. For projects with structural truss demand exceeding 4 m clear span, substitute Finnish C30 timber rather than over-sizing Swedish C24 sections.
How is Swedish timber 3.3 m stored and installed?
Stack on stickers every 70 cm, 15–20 cm off the ground in a shaded area, acclimatise 3–5 days. Fix with 70–120 mm helical nails sized to section. Vertical studs are tied with two nails at each plate intersection to distribute load across the full connection area.
Long 3.3 m sections require flatbed transport at least 4 m long to prevent bending in transit. Vertical storage is prohibited — gravity induces permanent bow in pieces stacked vertically for extended periods, compromising the C24 structural grade.
On premium villa sites, seal end-grain with a moisture sealer before exterior installation. Fix structural wall-frame studs with galvanised helical nails to resist corrosion from fresh-concrete moisture in adjacent cast elements during the construction phase.
Is Swedish timber 3.3 m approved under the Saudi Building Code?
Swedish timber at 3.3 m meets SBC 301 structural requirements for residential and commercial buildings, carrying the C24 grade stamp under EN 14081, the European CE mark, and PEFC chain-of-custody certification. Documentation suffices for engineer review under Riyadh and Greater Saudi municipal authorities.
Each shipment arrives with mill certificate of origin, density and moisture inspection reports, shipping invoice, and container manifest. Documentation ships with each delivery, and stamped consultant copies are provided for government projects and large engineering offices on request.
Which Saudi projects use Swedish timber 3.3 m?
Swedish timber at 3.3 m is used on Vision 2030 projects including NEOM, Red Sea, and Qiddiya, in premium villas in Al Olaya and Al Malqa with 300 cm ceilings, in Diriyah and Al Ouroubah rest houses, and in AlUla resort projects for medium trusses and interior wall framing.
- Vision 2030 mega-projects: NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya — structural wall framing and medium-span trusses on service buildings.
- Premium villas in Al Olaya, Al Malqa, Al Yasmin — 300 cm wall framing and large-opening lintels.
- Rest houses in Diriyah and Al Ouroubah — 3 m pergola and patio trusses across outdoor entertainment areas.
- AlUla and Al Baha resorts — exposed gable roof framing and timber lintels in eco-architectural decor.
What are common questions about Swedish timber 3.3 m?
**50 pieces** — about a quarter trailer load — is the effective minimum for delivery. Smaller orders ship from our Olaya yard or piggyback on an active project shipment in a nearby district, dispatched within 24–48 hours of order confirmation.
Per-piece price differs 10–15%, around SAR 3 each. For a typical 200-piece project that totals SAR 600 — a small premium relative to **eliminating frame splices in 300 cm walls** and reducing carpenter labour by approximately 15%.
Sufficient for trusses spanning **up to 3 m** between supports. For longer spans, choose 7.5×15 cm at 3.9 m, or substitute with Finnish C30 timber for engineered loads in large-hall and wide-corridor truss applications.
Yes — actual length is 3.30 m at **±5 mm tolerance** after kiln-drying. This precision allows direct cutting without on-site measurement, reducing the time required to prepare wall and truss frames by up to 20% during framing trades.
Yes. Cutting to 2.4 m leaves a usable 90 cm offcut for **header and sill plates** at openings or short verticals. Effective waste after cutting falls below 3% — far less than 3.9 m, which leaves a 1.5 m structurally unusable offcut on the same cut.
Exterior installations are treated with **Tanalith or Wolmanit** preservative for moisture and insect resistance, finished with a UV-stable topcoat for Riyadh sun exposure. Interior installations need no further treatment beyond mill kiln-drying.
Yes — supplied batches carry **PEFC and FSC chain-of-custody certificates** for sustainable forest management. Certificates are required for green-building submissions under Saudi Mostadam and LEED, and ship with each delivery without additional charge.
What products relate to Swedish timber 3.3 metres?
Selections that complement the work in Saudi construction projects.
Need a quote on Swedish timber 3.3 m?
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