8x2 Timber Treated C24

What is 8x2 Carcassing Timber Used For?

Carcassing timber is a kiln-dried treated structural graded softwood that is most often seen in construction where a grading stamp is needed. It can be utilised in a variety of ways both internally and externally, and it's widely used in floor joists, roof joists, and timber framing construction.

Carcassing timber can be used in the following building applications: 

• Stud walls
• Joists for roofs, floors and decking
• Structural and general joinery applications
• Timber framing construction

What Does C24 Carcassing Timber Mean?

C24 grade is superior to C16, offering greater strength with fewer knots than lower graded timbers. This suits it to tasks which require durability and sturdiness, namely structural applications, such as floor joists or roof battens.

C24 timber is a premium choice that can support higher loads and wider spans. Only good quality timber imported from areas where the weather conditions demand a slower growth rate (and hence a tighter grain) achieves a C24 grade.

What Are The Benefits Of Using Treated Timber? 

With C24 graded timber, you won't need to pay mind to 'checking in' on the timber, as its pressure treatment renders it unaffected by both fungal and insect attack. Essentially meaning, it can fend for itself without you maintaining it. 

Here are just a handful of the benefits on offer with treated timber:  

• It is treated to resist rot, decay and insect attacks
• The most durable timber option which offers extra stability, making it ideal for outdoor use
• Thanks to its treated nature, treated timber is also low-maintenance
• You won't have to spend time and money regularly maintaining it

Explain The Difference Between 8x2 Treated Timber and 8x2 Sawn Timber

Sawn timber is wood that has been cut to the required dimensions but hasn't yet been pressure treated and kiln dried. Pressure-treated timber, otherwise known as tanalised timber (due to the Tanalith E wood preservative that impregnates the wood) provides many benefits, such as resistance to the elements.

The goal of pressure treating wood is to force preservative chemicals deep into the timber's cellular structure. This pressure treatment process will often include copper and organic co-biocides, which help to repel both insects and moisture.
Please note: timber is a natural product that may vary in colour, visual details, knots, grain, and texture.

8x2 Timber Sizing Explained

8x2 timber is most often measured in inches, which is an imperial measurement, though it is sometimes measured in metric and this is where millimetres (mm) come into play. 

The sizing of 8x2 timber is considered to be either:

• Nominal Size: 47mm x 200mm
• Finished Size: 45mm x 195mm

This slight discrepancy is accounted for by the way the timber is cut and prepared. The difference in the two sizes is minuscule and should not make a meaningful difference to your project. At Materials Market, we sell the finished size (45mm x 195mm).