Construction timber · Swedish at standard length
Swedish timber 3 metres
Swedish timber at 3 m length is **northern Scots pine graded C24 to EN 14081**, kiln-dried to 12–18% moisture. Available in 4×6, 5×7.5, and 5×10 cm sections — the working length for small-room framing and short trusses in Riyadh villas, priced at SAR 22–40 per piece from daily stock.
What is Swedish timber at 3 m length?
Swedish timber at 3 m is northern Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) cut to a standard 3.0 m length, graded C24 to EN 14081 and PEFC certified. The 3 m length matches Saudi villa interior wall heights of 270–280 cm, ships from daily Riyadh stock, and removes the need for splice joints in mid-frame.
This length is selected specifically to cover Saudi residential interior wall heights with minimum waste — each piece leaves a 20–30 cm allowance for top and bottom plates after cutting and eliminates mid-frame splices that compromise structural performance.
Swedish timber at 3 m ships from Gothenburg in standard bundles sorted by section. Each bundle carries the C24 grade stamp, batch number, and certificate of origin. Kiln-drying to 12–18% moisture makes the stock immediately usable after a 3-day site acclimatisation.
Why is the 3 m length specified for Saudi projects?
The 3 m length matches Saudi residential villa wall heights of 270–280 cm, leaving cutting waste under 7%. Longer lengths leave unusable offcuts; shorter lengths force mid-frame splices that weaken structural performance and add labour at the connection points.
For trusses up to 2.7 m span and small-room interior framing in 3×4 m rooms, the 3 m length covers each member without cutting. This reduces site labour and accelerates installation by up to 25% compared to longer lengths that require trim cutting at every member.
Pricing per piece at 3 m runs SAR 22–40, roughly 20–30% below the 3.9 m equivalent, making it the economical choice for medium-sized residential projects without long-span requirements between supports.
What are the specifications of Swedish timber at 3 m?
Swedish timber at 3 m ships at C24 grade to EN 14081, bending strength 24 N/mm², density 450–500 kg/m³, moisture 12–18% kiln-dried. Available sections are 4×6, 5×7.5, and 5×10 cm at SAR 22–40 per piece, with PEFC, CE marks and SBC 301 conformity.
| Product name | Swedish structural pine 3 m |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Species | Pinus sylvestris |
| Length | 3.0 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 22–40 / piece |
| Availability | Daily stock |
What are the construction applications of Swedish timber 3 m?
Swedish timber at 3 m serves five core applications: small-room framing, short-span trusses, formwork backers, door and window lintels, and interior scaffolding uprights. The 3 m length matches standard interior wall heights and removes splice joints from the load path.
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Small-room framing
Wall framing in 3×4 m rooms in villas and apartments, using 5×10 cm vertical studs at 40–60 cm centres with top and bottom plates.
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Short-span trusses (≤ 2.7 m)
Truss roofs over canopies and outdoor kitchens with limited span — 5×10 cm top chord and 4×6 cm vertical posts under engineer's load schedule.
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Concrete formwork backers
Studs behind plywood forms for wall pours up to 2.7 m height, sized 4×6 or 5×7.5 cm depending on pour height and lateral concrete pressure.
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Door and window lintels
Top and bottom plates for interior door frames in 4×6 cm and window lintels in 5×7.5 cm, cut to opening width on site.
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Interior scaffolding uprights
3 m vertical uprights for light interior scaffolding during paint and finishing trades, rated for 200 kg working load with diagonal bracing.
What is the difference between Swedish timber 3 m and 3.3 m?
The 3 m length suits villa wall heights of 270–280 cm with 7% cutting waste at SAR 22–40 per piece. The 3.3 m length covers 240–300 cm walls with under 5% waste at SAR 25–42 — 10–15% more expensive but with greater cutting flexibility for taller villas.
Length choice depends on actual wall height in the project. For economy villas at 270 cm wall height, the 3 m length is sufficient at the lowest cost. For premium villas at 300 cm and above, the 3.3 m length removes splice joints that 3 m would otherwise require.
| Attribute | 3 m | 3.3 m |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable wall height | 270–280 cm | 240–300 cm |
| Cutting waste | ≈ 7% | < 5% |
| Price | SAR 22–40 / piece | SAR 25–42 / piece |
| Grade | C24 | C24 |
| Density | 450–500 kg/m³ | 450–500 kg/m³ |
| Recommended use | Small rooms, short trusses | Walls at 240 cm framing |
| Availability | Daily stock | Daily stock |
How do I confirm 3 m is the right length for my project?
Choose 3 m if wall height is 270–280 cm and truss span does not exceed 2.7 m. For 300 cm and above, step up to 3.3 m. For trusses spanning beyond 4 m, step up to 3.9 m to avoid mid-span splices that compromise structural integrity in the load path.
Calculate quantity by dividing wall perimeter by 40 cm (stud spacing) and adding 10% for cuts and waste. Example: a 4×4 m room needs 40 pieces in 5×10 cm section, or 45 pieces in 4×6 cm section to compensate for the lower individual member capacity.
How is Swedish timber 3 m stored and installed?
Stack horizontally on stickers every 60 cm, 15–20 cm off the ground in a shaded area. Acclimatise for 3 days, then fix with 70–120 mm helical nails sized to section. Vertical studs are fixed with two nails at each plate intersection to distribute the load through the connection.
Before installation, inspect each piece visually and reject any with knots exceeding 20% of face width or visible longitudinal cracks. Rejected pieces are reassigned to non-structural use (temporary barriers, packaging) or replaced free under our quality guarantee.
On exposed-frame work, seal end-grain with a moisture barrier before installation and leave 2 mm expansion gaps between long studs. Use galvanised nails throughout to resist corrosion from fresh mortar and ambient site humidity during construction.
Is Swedish timber 3 m approved under the Saudi Building Code?
Swedish timber at 3 m meets SBC 301 structural requirements for villa and residential buildings, carrying the C24 grade stamp under EN 14081, the European CE mark, and PEFC chain-of-custody certification. Batch documentation satisfies engineer review under most Riyadh municipal authorities.
Each shipment arrives with mill certificate of origin, density and moisture test reports, shipping invoice, and container manifest. Documentation ships with every delivery, and additional consultant copies are provided on request without extra charge for the project file.
Which Saudi projects use Swedish timber 3 m?
Swedish timber at 3 m is used on Vision 2030 projects including NEOM, Red Sea, and Diriyah for service-building framing, in villas across Hittin, Al Yasmin, and Al Malqa, in rest houses in Huraimla and Diriyah, and in private schools and nurseries in Al Waha and Al Sahafa for small-room framing.
- Vision 2030 mega-projects: NEOM, Red Sea, Diriyah — interior framing and short-span trusses on service buildings.
- Villas in Hittin, Al Yasmin, Al Malqa — bedroom, office, and bathroom framing at 270 cm wall height.
- Rest houses in Huraimla and Diriyah — short-span pergola and outdoor kitchen trusses.
- Private schools and nurseries in Al Waha and Al Sahafa — small classroom framing and corridor partitions.
What are common questions about Swedish timber 3 m?
**50 pieces** — about a quarter trailer load — is the effective minimum for delivery. Smaller orders pick up from our Olaya yard or piggyback on an active project shipment near the contractor's site, dispatched within 24–48 hours of order confirmation.
Yes — actual length is 3.00 m at **±5 mm tolerance** after kiln-drying. This precision allows direct cutting without on-site measurement, reducing labour time on frame preparation by up to 20% versus rough-cut lumber.
Suitable for trusses spanning **up to 2.7 metres** between supports, in 5×10 cm section. For longer spans, choose the 3.9 m length, or substitute with Finnish C30 timber for engineered truss applications above 4 m clear span.
Interior installations require no further treatment beyond the kiln-drying. Exterior installations are treated with **Tanalith or Wolmanit** preservative for moisture and insect resistance, and finished with a UV-stable topcoat to handle Riyadh sun exposure.
Swedish is graded **C24 to EN 14081 at 12–18% moisture**, Russian Moscovi is graded C18/C24 to GOST 8486 at 18–22% moisture. Swedish is more dimensionally stable post-install with less shrinkage; Russian is 15–20% cheaper for non-critical work.
The 4×6 cm section is sufficient for **non-load-bearing partitions** and decorative framing. For load-bearing walls, specify 5×10 cm minimum per engineer's calculation, with diagonal bracing every 1.2 m to resist lateral loads on the frame.
Our cutting department processes Swedish timber to **±2 mm tolerance** against your cut list. The service is available for all sections, with cut pieces delivered numbered and bundled by drawing reference, reducing on-site carpenter labour by 20–30%.
What products relate to Swedish timber 3 metres?
Selections that complement the work in Saudi construction projects.
Need a quote on Swedish timber 3 m?
Send a list of sections, quantities, and delivery site. We respond with a formal quote within 4 working hours — unit price, total, lead time, and certificates included.