Constructional Timbers
For major civil and marine engineering projects Gilmour & Aitken is the UK’s leading suppliers of high quality engineering hardwoods. We are the largest stock holders of Greenheart hold a range of other timbers, from Ekki and Opepe to Douglas Fir and Larch.
For more information please visit the sectors pages on the website and contactsales@gilmouraitken.com or call on 01389 752 333.
TIMBER | LATIN NAME | MEAN DENSITY | STRENGTH CLASS | COLOUR | COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
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![]() | Shorea guiso. Shorea kunstleri, Shorea spp. | 930kg/m3 | D70 | Red-Brown | Malaysia |
![]() | Chlorocardium rodiei | 1080kg/m3 | D70 | Yellow-Brown | Guyana |
![]() | Sarcocephalus spp. | 760kg/m3 | D50 | Orange-Yellow | Cameroon, Republic of Congo |
![]() | Lophira procera | 1025kg/m3 | D70 | Dark Red | Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Gabon |
![]() | Dicorynia paraensis | 790kg/m3 | Equivalent D50 | Brown | Suriname |
![]() ![]() | Quercus robur | 740kg/m3 | D30 | Light Brown | UK and Europe |
![]() ![]() | Peltogyne pubescens | 860kg/m3 | Equivalent D60 | Purple | Guyana |
![]() | Psudostuga menziesii | 540kg/m3 | up to C18 | Pinkish Brown | UK and Europe |
![]() | Larix europaea | 590kg/m3 | up to C24 | Yellow Brown | UK |
![]() | Pinus caribaea | 680kg/m3 | up to C24 | Yellow Brown | Honduras |
Gilmour & Aitken Ltd
Milton Sawmills. Jamestown,
Alexandria,
Dunbartonshire, G83 9EY