answersLogoWhite

0

Timber is just another name for wood, In practice wood in its rough form is usually refered to as timber, tree trunks unprocessed are probably timber in it's purest form. In a house unfinished wood ( generally found in the roof and beneath the floor) is referred to as timber e.g. roof timbers or floor timbers/joists. Timber which has been planed (smoothed) and finished off e.g. skirting boards and window sills are referred to as 'joinery' grade or finished, they are still however timber and the difference is a discriptive reference rather than a physical difference.

User Avatar

Wiki User

18y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Where can one purchase wood and timber online?

At iWood you can purchase timber and wood online. You can get various different shapes and sizes, different types, and use these for any reason you desire (such as building a deck in your backyard).


What other words can you use instead of wood?

Lumber or timber.


Is timber a type of wood or another name for wood?

Timber is another word used for wood it is not a type of wood.


Is timber reusable?

Yes timber is reusable, because it is wood and wood is reusable.


Is timber a type of wood?

No, timber is another name for wood. So strictly speaking it is not a type of wood.


3 types of natural wood?

Hardwood Timber, Softwood Timber and Plywood


What is the other name for wood from deciduous trees?

The timber from deciduous trees is hardwood.


What has the author Harold Ernest Desch written?

Harold Ernest Desch has written: 'Manual of commercial timbers' -- subject(s): Wood, Timber 'Timber' -- subject(s): Wood, Timber 'Timber, its structure and properties' -- subject(s): Wood, Timber


What is timber and lumber?

Timber and lumber are basically wood and they mean the same thing. Timber/lumber is wood used as building material, or a tree considered as a source of wood instead of as a plant. It can also mean a beam or a person who is a timber, thought the person meaning I've not heard of much. Answer Timber is usually the wood as it grows or is felled. Lumber is the wood after it is milled and ready for use.


What are the Esperanto words for timber and wood?

The Esperanto word for timber is arbojn. The word for wood is ligno.


When was Robert Wood - timber merchant - born?

Robert Wood - timber merchant - was born in 1792.


When did Robert Wood - timber merchant - die?

Robert Wood - timber merchant - died in 1847.