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Marine & Civil Engineering Timbers
We offer bespoke cut to specification sawmilling at our yard. Our main marine and civil engineering timbers are Greenheart, Ekki, Opepe, Douglas Fir and Larch. We hold high stocks of each of these timbers.
Please click on the timber name for more product details.
| TIMBER | LATIN NAME | MEAN DENSITY | STRENGTH CLASS | COLOUR | COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Greenheart | Chlorocardium rodiei | 1080kg/m3 | D70 | Yellow-Brown | Guyana | More Info |
 Opepe | Sarcocephalus spp. | 760kg/m3 | D50 | Orange-Yellow | Cameroon, Republic of Congo | More Info |
 Ekki | Lophira procera | 1025kg/m3 | D70 | Dark Red | Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Gabon | More Info |
 Balau | Shorea guiso. Shorea kunstleri, Shorea spp. | 930kg/m3 | D70 | Red-Brown | Malaysia | More Info |
 Basralocus | Dicorynia paraensis | 790kg/m3 | Equivalent D50 | Brown | Suriname | More Info |
 European Oak | Quercus robur | 740kg/m3 | D30 | Light Brown | UK and Europe | More Info |
 Purpleheart | Peltogyne pubescens | 860kg/m3 | Equivalent D60 | Purple | Guyana | More Info |
 Douglas Fir | Psudostuga menziesii | 540kg/m3 | up to C18 | Pinkish Brown | UK and Europe | More Info |
 Larch | Larix europaea | 590kg/m3 | up to C24 | Yellow Brown | UK | More Info |
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Please see our services page for our sawmilling value add services. If you would like to discuss your project or your specific requirements, please call us on 01389 752333 or send an email to sales@gilmouraitken.com.Gilmour & Aitken Ltd
Milton Sawmills. Jamestown,
Alexandria,
Dunbartonshire, G83 9EY
