Planed timber refers to wood that has been smoothed and flattened on its surfaces using a planer, resulting in a uniform thickness and a polished finish. Gauged timber, on the other hand, is wood that has been precisely measured and cut to specific dimensions, ensuring consistency in size for construction or crafting purposes. Both types are commonly used in woodworking and construction to achieve a professional appearance and structural integrity.
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P.A.R. or PAR means Planed All Round when used in reference to timber. In other words, the timber has been prepared. The alternative is rough or sawn or unprepared timber. This has been cut to size but not finished in any way. Timber that is PAR is planed but there is no guarantee that the corners will be square!
a mark on the edge of planed timber
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Wrot means planed or finished.
Wrought means planed or finished, in other words, worked on by hands.
Sawn timber is advantageous when a more rustic appearance is desired, as it retains the natural texture and character of the wood. It is often more cost-effective than planed timber and can be used in structural applications where precise dimensions are not critical. Additionally, sawn timber offers better grip for certain applications, such as in construction or outdoor projects, where slip resistance is important.
Rough sawn timber is literally 'rough' and still needs to be dressed and planed to smoothness when bought. Rough sawn timber is popular because it's generally less expensive than other timbers.Rough sawn timber is produced at any saw mill, but instead of being planed, finished etc. the wood is left as it is.
Earthquakes are gauged by the Richter scale.
How are movies planed and made?
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.