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TIMBER &PANEL PRODUCTS Information Guide 2017/18 - Edition 6

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This Timber and Panel Products Information Guide outlines the products and services we offer to the building trade, joiners, shop fitters, etc. Should you not be able to find the timber or panel product you require in this publication then please do not hesitate to contact your local branch.

Contents

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this catalogue is factually correct. Ridgeons Ltd cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies printed.

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Promoting Sustainable Forest Management

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Introduction 03

Timber Operation 04-08

Timber Importation & Distribution 05

RFP (Ridgeons Forest Products) 06

RFP Terminal – Rochester 07

RFP Products & Services 08

Environmental Policy & Sustainable Timber 09-10

Softwood PAR (Planed All Round) & Mouldings 11-25

Ridgeons Quality 12

PAR Softwood 13-14

Softwood Mouldings 15-22

Cladding & Flooring Calculation Table 23

Special PAR & Mouldings 24-25

Hardwood PAR (Planed All Round) & Mouldings 26-27

Red Hardwood 27

American White Oak 27

Silktrim 28-31

Silktrim Mouldings 28 - 31

Timber Cladding 32-42

Scandinavian Softwood 35

Barn Cladding 36

Western Red Cedar 37

Siberian Larch 39

Thermowood and Alternative Timber Cladding Options 40

Accoya Wood 41

Timber Cladding Profiles 42

Joinery Softwood & Hardwood 43-46

Specialist Softwoods 44-45

Sawn Hardwoods 46

Carcassing Timber 47-50

Fencing, Landscaping & Decking 51-57

Fencing & Sleepers 52-55

Deck Boards 56

Decking Components 57

Roof Trusses & Engineered Joists 58-65

GluLam Beams & Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) 60

Preservative Treatments 62-64

Fire Protection 65

Panel Products 66-82

New Bonding & Plywood Specifications 67

Hardwood Faced Plywood 68-69

Softwood Faced Plywood 70

OSB & ToughPly 71

MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) 72-74

MDF & Chipboard 75

Chipboard Flooring 76-77

Insulation, Pinboards & Hardboards 78

Decorative Veneers 79-80

Laminated Pine Panels 81

Meyer Treeline 82

Ridgeons Specialist Timber Offer 83-85

Our teams of experienced staff will be pleased to help. All items can be collected or delivered from your local branch.

Ridgeons source all timber through Ridgeons Fores t Products. By importing, processing or distributing quality materials we have a unique offering that means we provide the best timber to our customers. We can machine goods to order and source specialist products.

Make Ridgeons your first choice for everything timber - from joists to decking, mouldings to carcassing, sawn joinery to panel products.

Conversion Tables 86

Timber & Panel products Core Stock RangeRidgeons have recently introduced a Core Stock Range for Timber & Panel Products across our seven main cluster branches. Cambridge South (Cromwell Road), Cambridge North (Nuffield Road), March, Rocklands, Sudbury, Saffron Walden & Halesworth. All other branches within the Ridgeons group will have a fair representation of this core range dependant on branch size.

Why?This is to offer our customers a consistent range, quality and choice of timber products across the entire branch network.

How to identify Core Range products in the brochure?

Core Stock products are identified by a bold tick behind the Product Code.

T8500027 3

(Core Stock example)

EATTAEast Anglian Timber Trade Association

Look for FSC®certified products

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Ridgeons Forest Products

Ridgeons Timber and Builders Merchants first started trading with the sale and distribution of timber back in 1911. A century on, timber remains a fundamental part of the business. Continual investment keeps Ridgeons at the very forefront of the industry. This included a new modern timber mill and increased warehousing at Ridgeons Forest Products, Herringswell.

With a dedicated Forest Products team, working

in partnership with selected suppliers we are able

to maintain a very high standard of quality and

consistency. Stockholding and in-house timber

processing takes place at the purpose built 12 acre

Ridgeons Forest Products site at Herringswell.

Ridgeons offer over 200 planed and moulded

sections including skirtings, architraves, matchings

and floorings, precision machined by our own

highly trained staff. Also stocked is a range of

MDF mouldings, sawn joinery, garden landscaping,

decking and fencing timbers. Carcassing ex-stock

range includes Ridgeons structural joists and studs,

dry strength graded, machine regularised with

corners eased.

Ridgeons structural joists and general constructional

carcassing sizes are also available preservative

treated ‘off the shelf’ for collection or delivery.

In addition, the Group Carcassing Yard (GCY)

operation provides a traditional service for the

supply of carcassing to your specification.

Customers

Other services include:• Preservative treatment – Protim Clearchoice or

Celcure (see page 62)

• Special machining – machined to order to your requirements (see page 24)

• Roof trusses, and I-Beams + Metal Web Joists, Timber Frame

• Branded products stocked from leading manufacturers

• Priming - Factory applied white acrylic primer

• Black Base Coat - Factory applied

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UK Ports

RFP Terminal Rochester

South Sweden or Latvia

Finland or Sweden

Supply ChainRidgeons Forest Products specialist team works closely

in partnership with its supply chain to fulfil our

committment to supplying timber from legal sources

adhering to EUTR regulations that give consistent

quality and continuity of supply.

Carcassing Timber

Joinery Timber

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Located on a 12 acre site within easy reach of the A11 and A14, RFP Herringswell provides stockholding, timber processing e.g. milling, preservative treatment, etc. and distribution to over 25 Ridgeons merchant branches of the Ridgeons Group.

The RFP Terminal is a carcassing importation and stockholding facility for direct timber pack distribution to either Ridgeons branches or to the Herringswell GCY operation from which branch specific customer orders can be assembled and distributed via Ridgeons Branches.

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Suppliers of timber and wood based panel products, our range includes:

• Carcassing (for general construction, floors, studwork and roofs)

• Sawn Joinery • Sawn Hardwoods• Clear Grade Softwoods• Thermowood• Sheet Materials• Timber Deckboarding• Timber Decking Components• Fencing and Garden Landscaping• PAR Timber and Mouldings - All machined in house - Softwood and hardwood - Mouldings (range includes skirtings, architraves,

claddings, floorings, etc.) - Door lining/casing sets (unassembled)

Other product ranges available from within the Ridgeon Group are:

• Primed MDF mouldings (skirtings, architraves, door linings/casings and windowboards)• Veneer wrapped MDF mouldings (skirtings, architraves, door linings/casings and windowboards)

Services available:

• Timber preservative treatment • Fire retardant treatment• Strength Grading to C24• Sawing• Machining (Bespoke)• Cross cutting• Trenching for door linings and door casings

Environmental:

• Environmental Policy• Chain of Custody certification available on over 95%

of our products

Delivery service:

• Regular delivery schedule to Ridgeons Merchant branches throughout the East of England

• Direct to site deliveries by arrangement• Regular delivery service operates outside of East

Anglia within a three hour journey time from our Herringswell delivery hub

Experience & knowledge:

• RFP has a dedicated team of sales, purchasing, production, operations, distribution and support people, all with a wealth of timber and panel product knowledge and experience, available to you.

The Ridgeons Group, in recognising a responsibility to the environment, our customers and suppliers, bases its commercial activities on timber products that have been legally sourced from well-managed forests. Many of our customers request certified timber and we are pleased to be able to offer this through our fully certified and independently audited Chain of Custody systems.

We stock full PEFCTM (programme for the endorsement of Forest Certification) and/or FSC® C012052 (Forest Stewardship Council®) product, where available, for both timber and sheet materials. We also have Chain of Custody in place to enable us to offer CSA (Canadian Standards Association), SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) and MTCC/S (Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme) certified product.

We regularly obtain information relating to the environment practices of our suppliers, and make visits to their mills to see for ourselves and to strengthen relationships.

We are also members of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF), which embraces Forests Forever, an organisation that promotes the positive environmental advantages of timber, and are signatories to the Responsible Purchasing Policy (RRP). As signatories to the RRP, we undertake ongoing due diligence on all of our suppliers of timber and timber based products to ensure that all products are sourced from legal and well-managed sources in accordance to the RPP & European Union Timber Regulations (EUTR).

Company Environmental PolicyCompany Vision:

“To be the best in our industry

supplying building materials profitably,

thereby providing opportunities and

security for all of us”

Our Environmental Aim:

To provide services and products to our customers to the highest sustainable stage by working closely with our

suppliers, employees and the community to minimise the impact on the environment.

We will endeavour to achieve our aim by setting ourselves the following goals:

• By complying with all relevant environmental legislation, regulation, codes of practice and industry guidelines.

• By monitoring the major aspects of our business that impact on the environment and setting targets

for improvements.

• By reducing our carbon footprint for our existing businesses by 25% on use and 15% overall including our

vehicle fleet over 10 years, seeking efficiencies and implementing new technology to achieve this.

• By communicating and publishing our policy and reporting to all stakeholders that it is understood and

implemented, and to establish dialogue with every party for issues of concern.

• By working with our chosen supply partners to synergise common environmental aspirations and auditing their

environmental policy annually.

• By working with our local communities to improve the local environment and encourage staff to participate in

environmental projects.

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In many instances using certified timber is now a legal requirement.New Homes

Using Chain of Custody (CoC) certified timber products

helps you earn material points under the Code for

Sustainable Homes Scheme and Ecohomes/BREEAM

Environmental rating systems.

Public Sector Work

Contractors or subcontractors carrying out new build or

maintenance work to public buildings, government

projects, NHS, National Trust, etc. must ensure they

comply with the procurement requirements relating to

the use of timber products.

DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT

Check if certified timber products are required

IF YES

Contact your local branch to check that the timber products you require are available CoC certified.

IF YES

Clearly state on your order and/or quote that CoC certified timber is required. This will not only ensure that CoC certified timber products are supplied, but will also ensure that resultant delivery notes, invoices and any accompanying paperwork clearly identify the products as certified. It is not possible to achieve CoC retrospectively.

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What is Chain of Custody and what does it mean to our Customers?

Chain of Custody tracks and records the journey of the tree from the forest where it grew, through its processing procedures and then onwards to our depots and ultimately to our customers.

When you – our customer – buys Chain of Custody certified product from us then you are assured that the timber is legally sourced from well-managed sustainable forests and by doing so you are ensuring resources are available for future generations. To be sure you are obtaining chain of custody product from us it is essential that you state this at the time of order. This will ensure the correct paperwork is generated and that your invoice conforms to chain of custody requirements.

Please be aware that if you are then supplying on chain of custody product you will require your own chain of custody certification to enable you to do so.

Commonly requested certification schemes:

FSC® Forest Stewardship Council®

PEFC Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

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EUTR Compliance

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ALL products listed have either FSC® and / or PEFC certification

We truly appreciate that the need to select consistent high grade timber, appropriate to each of our quality ranges, coupled with where the timber is cut from the log, is key (see picture). Starting with Premier Joinery Redwood that represents our highest quality.

Choose the quality that suits the project...Ridgeons has a reputation for supplying superior quality, precision machined timber. Ridgeons offers a wide selection of PAR sections and mouldings, skirtings, architraves, dado rails, floorings, matchings, the list goes on….and where practicable a choice of qualities that represent value for money.

Premier Joinery

Redwood

Select Joinery

Redwood

Standard Joinery

RedwoodWhitewood

Colour coded racking within our Timber Departments to assistgrade selection:

All qualities are further enhanced by precision machining at Ridgeons’ own sawmills to achieve consistency, dimensional accuracy and a superior finish.

• Offering over 200

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• Special machining to

any profiles

• Preservative Treatment

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• Priming; Factory applied

white acrylic primer

• Staining/Black

Base Coating

• End stamping on all fast

moving stocks

• on selected lines

Premier Joinery

Redwood

NominalSize (mm)

Finished Size (mm)

Product Code

25 x 225 20.5 x 218 T8400031 3 25 x 200 20.5 x 194 T8400030 3 25 x 175 20.5 x 169 T8400029 3 25 x 150 20.5 x 144 T8400028 3 25 x 125 20.5 x 120 T8400027 3 25 x 100 20.5 x 95 T8400026 3 25 x 75 20.5 x 69 T8400025 3 25 x 50 20.5 x 45 T8400024 3 25 x 38 20.5 x 33 T8400023 3 25 x 25 20.5 x 20.5 T8400022 3 19 x 150 14.5 x 144 T8400021 3 19 x 125 14.5 x 120 T8400020 3 19 x 100 14.5 x 95 T8400019 3 19 x 75 14.5 x 69 T8400018 3 19 x 50 14.5 x 45 T8400017 3 19 x 25 14.5 x 20 T8400015 3 12 x 50 8.5 x 44 T8400012 3 12 x 38 8.5 x 33 T8400011 3 12 x 25 8.5 x 20 T8400010 3

This range of products is machined from original imported

“Unsorted” joinery quality SIDEBOARDS (refer to diagram

on page 12) also known in the trade as “Best” joinery.

SIDEBOARDS are characteristically more stable than similar

size sections cut from the middle of the log. In addition,

knots, where present will generally be sound and small

in size.

Stability is further improved since products machined (for

example) from 25mm thick SIDEBOARDS finish 1.5mm

thicker at 20.5mm whereas one produced by sawing 2ex

50mm after machining would finish at 19mm.

• Machined products produced from SIDEBOARDS are

less prone to movement such as shake, splitting or

cupping, therefore preparation time is reduced prior to

applying decorative finish

• Appearance is more pleasing to the eye

• Particularly suitable for clear or stain finish

NominalSize (mm)

Finished Size (mm)

Product Code

100 x 100 90 x 90 T8400307 3 75 x 100 69 x 95 T8400054 3 75 x 75 69 x 69 T8400053 3 50 x 225 45 x 219 T8400052 3 50 x 50 45 x 45 T8401119 3 50 x 75 45 x 69 T8401120 3 50 x 100 45 x 95 T8401121 3 50 x 200 45 x 194 T8400051 3 50 x 175 45 x 169 T8400050 3 50 x 150 45 x 144 T8400049 3 50 x 125 45 x 120 T8400048 3 38 x 225 33 x 218 T8400047 3 38 x 200 33 x 194 T8400046 3 38 x 175 33 x 169 T8400045 3 38 x 150 33 x 144 T8400044 3 38 x 125 33 x 120 T8400043 3 38 x 100 33 x 95 T8400042 3 38 x 75 33 x 69 T8400041 3 38 x 50 33 x 45 T8400040 3 38 x 38 32 x 32 T8400039 3 32 x 175 27 x 169 T8400038 3 32 x 150 27 x 144 T8400037 3 32 x 125 27 x 120 T8400036 3 32 x 100 27 x 95 T8400035 3 32 x 75 27 x 69 T8400034 3 32 x 50 27 x 45 T8400033 3 19 x 38 14.5 x 32 T8400016 3 16 x 38 11.5 x 33 T8400013 3

Select Joinery

Redwood

This range of products is machined from “Unsorted”

joinery quality deal sections (refer to diagram on page 12)

also known in the trade as “Best” joinery.

Good quality with slightly larger knot size and content

compared to our Premier Joinery range. However this is

of better quality compared to similar sizes machined from

“Fifths” (Vths) joinery redwood also known by the trade

as “Standard” joinery.

• Appearance is pleasing to the eye

• Suitable for clear or stain finish

Premier, Select and Standard grades are machined

from Scandinavian Redwood sourced from managed

and sustainable forests. Yellow/Brown in colour with

heartwood where visible being darker.

Heartwood

Sapwood

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Length & QualityPRE = PremierSEL = SelectSTD = Standard

WhitewoodStandard Joinery

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Machined from Scandinavian whitewood (Spruce) giving

a good basic quality.

• Competitively priced

• Suitable for general construction where not seen

or paint finish

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Finished Size (mm)

Product Code

25 x 225 20.5 x 219 T8400138 3 25 x 200 20.5 x 194 T8400137 3 25 x 175 20.5 x 169 T8400136 3 25 x 150 20.5 x 144 T8400135 3 25 x 125 20.5 x 120 T8400134 3 25 x 100 20.5 x 95 T8400133 3 25 x 75 20.5 x 69 T8400132 3 25 x 50 20.5 x 45 T8400131 3

This range of products is machined from “Fifths” (Vths)

joinery quality SIDEBOARDS and deal sections (refer

to diagram on page 12) also known in the trade as

“Standard” joinery.

Generally of larger knot size and content when

compared to our ”Premier” or “Select” joinery ranges.

• Mostly suitable for paint finish or applications where

not seen

• All 25mm nominal thickness sizes are machined from

sideboards characteristically more stable than similar

size sections cut from the middle of the log

• Stability is further improved since products machined

from 25mm thick SIDEBOARDS finish 1.5mm thicker

at 20.5mm whereas one produced by sawing 2ex

50mm after machining would finish at 19mm


NominalSize (mm)

Finished Size (mm)

Product Code

50 x 100 44 x 95 T8500028 3 50 x 75 44 x 69 T8500027 3 50 x 50 44 x 44 T8500026 3 25 x 275 20 x 269 T8500025

22 x 50 18 x 45 T8500017 3

Ridgeons is a significant importer of european softwood which is landed at various UK ports.This timber is converted to produce our stock planed all round sections and softwood mouldings range.

The Ridgeon group are able to offer a machining facility to produce special sizes and patterns to customer

specification.

The Ridgeon group have a reputable supply chain via mills in Scandinavia where the conditions in the forests produce slow grown redwood logs.

Ridgeons continually sources the best quality timber which is graded for consistency and appearance

Premier, Select and Standard grades are all machined from Scandinavian Redwood sourced from managed

and sustainable forests.


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Description Profile Product Code

SKIRTINGS

25 x 175 20.5 x 169 Regency T8400109

25 x 175 20.5 x 169 Torus/Ogee T8400996 3

25 x 150 20.5 x 144 Torus/Ogee T8400995 3

25 x 125 20.5 x 119 Torus/Ogee T8400997 3

ARCHITRAVES

25 x 75 20.5 x 69 Regency T8400093

25 x 75 20.5 x 69 Ogee T8400092 3

25 x 63 20.5 x 57 Ogee T8400088 3

FLOORINGS

25 x 125 20 x 120 Secret Nail T&G T8401233

MOULDINGS

25 x 25 20 x 20 Scotia T8400974 3

25 x 25 20 x 20 Quadrant T8400179 3

19 x 19 15 x 15 Quadrant T8400178 3

12 x 12 9 x 9 Quadrant T8400176 3

19 x 25 15 x 20 Stop Bead T8400148

12 x 32 8.5 x 26 Cover Mould T8400180

12 x 25 8 x 20 Parting Bead T8400147

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Description Profile Drawin Product Code

DADO RAILS

25 x 75 20 x 68 Edwardian T8401152

25 x 63 20 x 56 Dado Rail T8400162

25 x 50 20 x 44 Astragal T8401150

This range of products is machined from original imported “Unsorted” joinery quality SIDEBOARDS (refer to diagram on page

12) also known in the trade as “Best” joinery. SIDEBOARDS are characteristically more stable than similar size sections cut from

the middle of the log. In addition knots, where present will generally be sound and small in size.

Stability is further improved since products machined (for example) from 25mm thick SIDEBOARDS finish 1.5mm thicker at

20.5mm whereas one produced by sawing 2ex 50mm that after machining would finish at 19mm.

• Machined products produced from SIDEBOARDS are less prone to movement such as shake, splitting or cupping, therefore

preparation time is reduced prior to applying decorative finish

• Appearance is more pleasing to the eye

• Particularly suitable for clear or stain finish


Images for Illustration purposes only.

Select Joinery

Redwood

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Finished Size (mm)


SKIRTINGS

25 x 100 20.5 x 95 Ogee T8400104

19 x 100 14.5 x 95 Double sided T8400102 3

19 x 75 14.5 x 69 Double sided T8400101 3

ARCHITRAVES

25 x 50 20 x 44 Ogee T8400087

19 x 50 14.5 x 45 Rounded T8400084 3

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This range of products is machined from “Unsorted” joinery quality deal sections (refer to diagram on page 12) also

known in the trade as “Best” joinery.

Good quality with slightly larger knot size and content compared to our Premier Joinery range. However this is of

better quality compared to similar sizes machined from “Fifths” (Vths) joinery redwood also known by the trade as

“Standard” joinery.

• Appearance is pleasing to the eye

• Suitable for clear or stain finish

NominalSize (mm)

Finished Size (mm)


ARCHITRAVES

16 x 50 11.5 x 45 Rounded T8400079

19 x 50 14.5 x 45 Chamfered & Rounded T8400085 3

16 x 50 11.5 x 45 Chamfered & Rounded T8400081

MATCHBOARDING

25 x 125 20 x 120 T&G V-jointed T8400075 3

25 x 100 20 x 95 T&G V-jointed T8400074 3

19 x 125 14.5 x 120 T&G V-jointed T8400073 3

12 x 125 8.5 x 120 T&G V-jointed T8400069

12 x 100 8.5 x 95 T&G V-jointed T8400068 3

19 x 100 14.5 x 93 Beaded T&G V-jointed T8400072 3

Also available in cedar and larch. See Pages 40-42.

MOULDINGS

32 x 63 27 x 56 Picture Rail T8400166

16 x 16 12.5 x 12.5 Quadrant T8400177 3

HANDRAILS

50 x 100 37.5 x 86.5 Wall-mounted T8400172 3

50 x 75 42 x 64 Banister T8400171

50 x 50 43 x 43 Mopstick T8400170 3

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Redwood

NominalSize (mm)

Finished Size (mm)


WINDOW & DOOR SECTIONS

75 x 150 65 x 140 Softwood Cill T8400155

50 x 75 44 x 69 Sub Cill T8400159 3

50 x 75 44 x 65 Door Weatherboard T8400160 3

32 x 300 27 x 285

Nosed & Tongued Windowboard (Laminated) T8401631 3

32 x 225 27 x 218

Nosed & Tongued Windowboard (Laminated) T8401639 3

32 x 150 27 x 144 Nosed & Tongued Windowboard

T8400151

44 x 100 40 x 94 Bottom Rail T8400146

44 x 50 40 x 45 Sash Stile T8400143

32 x 63 27 x 49 Top Sash Meeting Rail

T8401521

32 x 63 27 x 49 Bottom Sash Meeting Rail

T8401520

25 x 44 22 x 40 Sash Bar T8400141

DOOR STOPS

19 x 38 14.5 x 32 PAR T8400016

16 x 38 11.5 x 33 PAR T8400013

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This range of products is machined from “Fifths” (Vths) joinery quality SIDEBOARDS and deal sections (refer to diagram on page 12) also known in the trade as “Standard” joinery. Generally of larger knot size and content when compared to our ”Premier” or “Select” joinery ranges. • Mostly suitable for paint finish or applications where not seen• Items marked * are machined from SIDEBOARDS characteristically more stable than similar size sections cut from the middle of the log• Stability is further improved since products machined from 25mm thick SIDEBOARDS finish 1.5mm thicker at 20.5mm whereas one produced by sawing 2ex 50mm after machining would finish at 19mm • Competitively priced

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Finished Size (mm)


FASCIA & BARGEBOARDS

25 x 225* 20 x 219

Grooved fascia- 7x7mm groove, 13mm up & Protim treated

T8800012 3

25 x 200* 20 x 194


T8800011 3

25 x 175* 20 x 169


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25 x 150* 20 x 144 PAR bargeboard Protim treated T8800016 3

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SKIRTINGS

25 x 150 20 x 144 Torus/Ogee T8400112 3

25 x 125 20 x 119 Torus/Ogee T8400111 3

16 x 100 11.5 x 95 Rounded T8400099

16 x 75 11.5 x 69 Rounded T8400094



ARCHITRAVES

25 x 63 20 x 57 Ogee T8400114 3

MATCHBOARDING

19 x 100 14.5 X 95 T&G V-jointed T8400071 3

16 x 100 11.5 x 95 T&G V-jointed T8400070 3


SHIPLAP

19 x 150 14.5 x 145 Shiplap (Protim Treated) T8401628 3

19 x 125 14.5 x 120 Shiplap (Protim Treated) T8401629 3


FLOORINGS

25 x 150* 20 x 145 Centre Tongue & Grooved T8401668 3

25 x 125* 20 x 120 Centre Tongue & Grooved T8401667 3

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PAR & MOULDING STOCK GUIDE

The PAR & Mouldings Stock guide, which includes details about the products available throughout the range complete with sizes nominal and finish.

Ask in branch for your copy or visit:www.ridgeons.co.uk/brochure/ par-mouldings-stock-guide/

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MATCHBOARDING

22 x 125 18 x 120 T&G V-jointed T8500030


SHIPLAPS

16 x 125 11.5 x 120 Tongue & Grooved T8500031


FLOORINGS

22 x 125 18 x 120 Centre Tongue & Grooved T8500156 3

DOORLININGS AND STOPS

32 x 175 27 x 155 PAR Door Lining T8500155 3



32 x 175* 27 x 155

Door lining set shrinkwrapped (excludes door stops)

T8401688

32 x 150* 27 x 144 Door lining set + stops shrinkwrapped** T8401267 3



32 x 38 25 x 32 PAR Door Stop T8400169 3

*Trenched to fit 762/838mm Door Widths.

**Includes 16 x 38 (Finished size 12 x 33) PAR door stops.

Machined from Scandinavian whitewood (Spruce) giving a good basic quality.


• Suitable for general construction where not seen or paint finish

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Nominal Width (mm)

Finished Width (mm)

Cover Size (mm)

Metres per m2

88 82 75 13.33

100 94 88 11.37

125 119 112 8.93

150 144 137 7.3

FACE COVER: The face cover measurement is required to calculate area coverage and amount of product required.Visit www.ridgeons.co.uk and use our calculator to estimate quantities of flooring required.

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Still trying to match up your moulding without success? Do not despair. Make Ridgeons your first choice for all your machined Timber Special needs.

With continued investment at our 12 acre Forest Products Division we are able to offer machining to virtually any customer specific pattern/profile, in Scandinavian softwoods, other specialist softwoods, or even in hardwood. Our highly skilled machinists and experienced Tool Room Technicians ensure that a high quality product is achieved using state of the art milling machines that produce an extremely accurate and consistent range of products with a superb finish. This includes our standard range of products (pages 16 - 22).

Other bespoke/special services are available via our Forest Products Division these include the following:-• Preservative Treatment (Celcure {Green} or Protim {Clear}) of our Stock Softwood PAR and Mouldings. (see page 12-22)

• Cross-cutting to length.

• Trenching of Doorset Heads.

• Fire Retardant Treatments. (see page 65)

• White Priming.

• Black Base Coating.

• Picking of Sawn Joinery.

1) The customer supplies, via their local branch, a drawing or sample of the product they are looking for. If it is a sample that has been supplied consideration needs to be taken to whether this has shrunk due to age/weathering etc.

2) Our Tool Room Technicians produce a detailed drawing from the original drawing/sample, this then needs to be approved by the customer before production commences, ensuring that our interpretation of the drawing/sample is correct.

4) Finally the profile that has been produced is sent to the customer via their local branch.

A. Straight Knife Grinder.

B. Profile Grinder.

C. Cutter Block.

D. Cutter.

E. Template.

F. Machined Profile.

The process for producing specials usually follows the following path:-

3) From the approved drawing the Tool Room Technicians produce templates out of laminated plastic using a specialised machine. These templates are used in a profile grinder (a larger version of the one used by key cutters when making duplicates) to turn blank cutter steel in to profiled cutters to produce the product. There is also a straight knife grinder to sharpen cutters that are predominately used for Planed All Round products (PAR).

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Scandinavian Redwood Secret Fix TG&V Fire Retardant Treated

Brick Farm, Snape. Siberian Larch Sawn Boards & Scandinavian Redwood Featheredge.

Western Red Cedar Featheredge

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NominalSize (mm)

Finished Size (mm)

Description Profile Drawing Product Code

PAR

50 x 150 44 x 144 PAR T8200193

50 x 100 44 x 94 PAR T8200194

50 x 75 44x 69 PAR T8200195

50 x 50 44 x 44 PAR T8200196

25 x 200 19 x 194 PAR T8200197

25 x 150 19 x 144 PAR T8200198

25 x 100 19 x 94 PAR T8200199

25 x 75 19 x 69 PAR T8200200 3

25 x 50 19 x 44 PAR T8200201 3 DOOR & WINDOW PRODUCTS

75 x 150 69 x 144 Cill T8200017

50 x 150 44 x 144 Cill T8200207

50 x 75 44 x 69 Door Weatherboard T8200208

32 x 225 27 x 219 Nosed & Tongued Windowboard

T8200206

CARPET STEP/THRESHOLD

19 x138 15 x 133 PAR Twice Rounded T8200204 3 19 x 115 15 x 108 PAR Twice Rounded T8200203 3

NOTE: All sizes are nominal unless otherwise stated. Product profiles shown are not to scale and may differ slightly

from actual product.

Red Hardwood

NominalSize (mm)

Finished Size (mm)

Description Profile Drawing Product Code

PAR

50 x 150 44 x 144 PAR T8200794

50 x 100 44 x 94 PAR T8200793

50 x 75 44x 69 PAR T8200792

50 x 50 44 x 44 PAR T8200791

25 x 225 19 x 219 PAR T8200795

25 x 150 19 x 144 PAR T8200790

25 x 100 19 x 94 PAR T8200789

25 x 75 19 x 69 PAR T8200788 3

25 x 50 19 x 44 PAR T8200787 3 ARCHITRAVES & SKIRTINGS

25 x 100 19 x 94 Once Rounded T8200811

25 x 75 19 x 69 Once Rounded T8200810

Windowboard

32 x 225 27 x 219 Nosed & Tongued T8200812

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Red Hardwood

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Silktrim Mouldings. Silktrim is one of the UK’s leading brands in MDF mouldings. The range includes architraves, skirtings, window boards, dados and rebated door castings and linings. Bespoke items are available on request.

Silktrim mouldings are manufactured using moisture resistant MDF and are twice primed as standard, with a minimum of two coats of a high solid content water-based white acrylic paint. This makes Silktrim mouldings of a consistent high quality you can trust.

PROFILE THICKNESS(MM)

TWICE PRIMED 44 57 68 94 119 144 168

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Available at selected branches 4.2mt

Available to order 5.4mt

Available to order 4.2 / 5.4mt

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Other veneered profiles available on request

Why choose Silktrim?

• Versatile, with extensive choice

• Consistent high quality

• Easy Application

• Delivered in semi-finished form

• Speedy delivery - standard profiles within five days

• FSC® certified

• ISO 9001:2000 Quality Assured

• Skirting and architraves spiral wrapped in polythene film, to protect the product

Available Ex Stock 3.66mt

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With timber being increasingly specified as the material of choice for exterior and interior cladding, we would like to show you some of the great range that Ridgeonscan offer.

Appearance

Not only does it look good, enhancing the external appearance of any building, it makes it more interesting and pleasing to the eye. The versatility of timber means it can be produced to almost any requirement. With ageing and weathering, timber gradually changes colour to an attractive silver-grey. Alternatively it can be treated or stained to individual taste.

Durability

Some hardwoods and softwoods such as Western Red Cedar, Larch and Douglas Fir are naturally resistant to decay. Less durable species such as European Redwood can be preservative treated to prolong life in service.

Performance

Along with durability and a long service life, timber cladding’s natural properties offer improved acoustic and thermal conductivity performance.

Ridgeons offers a range of timber cladding providing an attractive, versatile and durable external finish. With its excellent environmental credentials timber is increasingly becoming first choice for cladding.

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Every branch of Ridgeons, along with its timber division, Ridgeons Forest Products, was awarded Chain of Custody certification through BM TRADA-TRAK in November 2004.

This enables us to offer you fully certified FSC® and/or PEFC on an ever increasing range of products, and covers softwoods, hardwoods, sheet materials and engineered wood products. Our Chain of Custody certification underlines Ridgeon’s commitment to the environment.

The company continues to work with all suppliers with the aim of expanding this portfolio, and is fully committed to the Responsible Purchasing Policy.

Timber cladding is attractive, versatile, environmentally friendly, allows for great creativity, flexible in design and can be used for any scale of project.

Clear Grade/Speciality Softwood - Western Red Cedar

- Siberian Larch

ThermowoodScandinavian Softwood - Redwood/Whitewood

- Barn Cladding

- Featheredge Cladding Board

Alternative Timber Cladding Options - Hardwood - Temperate/Tropical

- Accoya

- Waney Edge Board

Standard Cladding ProfilesTreatments & Services

Siberian Larch - Page 39

Scandinavian Softwood - Page 35

Alternative Timber Cladding Options - Page 40

Thermowood - Page 40

Accoya - Page 41

Western Red Cedar - Page 37 PE FC /16 - 31 - 028


www.pefc.org

Timber Cladding Profiles - Page 42

Black/White Barn Cladding - Page 36

Featheredge Cladding - Page 36

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Scandinavian Softwood

European Redwood (Pine/Pinus Sylvestris) and Whitewood

(Spruce/Abies Alba) are perfectly suitable for interior

cladding and external cladding when protected with

timber preservative, paint or stain. See page 62-65 for

timber preservatives.

Ridgeons range of Scandinavian timber cladding includes;

- Matchboarding (also referred to as Matching,

PTG&V or TG&V)

- Shiplap (Canadian weatherboard)

T&G Shiplap (Shedlap)

- Loglap

- Rustic Cladding with fine sawn

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Barn Cladding

Preservative treated then Black Base coated, available

from stock. Alternatively we can supply sawn or

machined to almost any pattern. Ideal for barn

conversions or to give a traditional appearance on new

developments.

- Now available White Primed

2ex 32x175mm Featheredge

Black T8100275

White T8100436

Treated Featheredge Cladding

Treated Featheredge is available from stock.

Alternatively Featheredge can be produced sawn or

planed to many patterns and also from other species.

Face Cover based on 1” (25mm) overlap.

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Nominal Sizes (mm)

Cover Size (mm)

Metres per m2

T8100066 25 x 150 125 8.0

T8100065 25 x 175 150 6.67

T8100064 25 x 175 150 6.67

T8100275 32 x 175 150 6.67

T8100436 32 x 175 150 6.67

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Western Red Cedar Cladding(Thuja plicata)

Western Red Cedar is naturally resistant to moisture,

decay and insect damage. Along with its workability,

versatility and resistance to warping, this makes it an

ideal timber for outdoor applications without the need

for preservative treatments.

Western Red Cedar’s rich warm colour and

texture gives any building, inside or out, a touch

of individuality that blends naturally with the

environment.

With ageing and weathering Cedar gradually changes

colour to an attractive silver-grey. Alternatively it can

be treated or stained to individual taste.

A Guide to Western Red CedarOne of the prominent features of western red cedar is

its colour variability ranging from cream through salmon

pink to dark chocolate brown and all shades inbetween,

which will be present to greater or lesser extent in all

batches.

Western Red Cedar is Available in Two GradesThe first is known as No.2 Clear & Better which describes

the top grade exported from Canada and excludes

sapwood, large loose and soft knots, shakes

and wane.

The second is known as No.2 Clear & Better with 15% No.4

of which 15% can contain a higher knot content with larger

softer and dead knots, you may also have larger surface

checks (face splits), wane and sapwood.

Other defects eg. Worm holes are allowed to some degree.

Specifying the Correct GradeAs a general rule of thumb the following criteria should be

observed.

No.2 Clear & Better

Specify this grade if you intend to use specific lengths

without joints and you do not wish to do any significant

defecting. Eg 100/3.0m lengths used in 3.0m lengths.

No.2 Clear & Better (Allowing Max 15% No.4)

Specify this grade if you intend to use random lengths with

random joints in the length and are prepared to defect on

site to achieve a clear or nearly clear appearance. Eg 1000

linier metres supplied in random lengths 1.82-4.2 metres

long. These guidelines include extracts from BS1186-3 now

being quoted as a benchmark quality for cladding in the UK.

Moisture ContentWestern Red Cedar is imported either:

• Kiln Dried (16% Ave with wet spots is suppliers spec)

• Green (no specific moisture content)

• Warning: You may also be offered Air Dried this will

have been imported Green and termed Air Dried because

it has been held in stock for a while. If the term Air Dried

is specified be sure to ask for a defined moisture content.

Otherwise you may as well specify Green.

FinishingThis product will last for many years without applying

surface treatment. The natural effect of exposure to

moisture and ultraviolet light can however cause the natural

colour of timber to fade to a grey colour, surface cracking

and the potential for algae growth.

To prevent ultraviolet degradation it is necessary to include

a pigment into the surface finish which may be translucent

or opaque, although an opaque finish will provide the best

protection.

Cedar ShinglesAnother popular stock item is Cedar Shingles. With their

extremely light weight and low thermal conductivity they

make and ideal roofing and cladding material.

Cedar Shingles

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Siberian Larch(Larix sibirica)

Siberian Larch visually is golden yellow in colour and

because it is naturally slow grown, has tight growth rings

combined with a strong figure pattern. Unlike British Larch

(Larix European) that is much faster grown, any knots as

they occur in Siberian Larch tends to be light grey in colour

and are much less likely to fall out after drying and machining.

Siberian Larch is very resinous and extremely hard, making

it one of the toughest and most durable softwoods in the

world. Therefore there is no need for further treatment.

Ideal for use as cladding on extremely exposed elevations

or where impact damage may occur, eg. schools, public

buildings, shopping areas, etc.

GradingSiberian Larch is available in three quality grades with the

two most common being:

• Unsorted (1st – 3rd grades) – used where a very

clean contemporary appearance is required, does

have a few relatively small tight knots.

• Sawfalling (1st – 4th grades) – because of the

inclusion of 4th grades the frequency of knots

and other defects may increase, as a result this

could lead to some selection and defect cutting to

take place on site.

FinishingThis product will last for years without applying surface

treatments. The natural effect of exposure to moisture and

ultraviolet light can, however, cause the natural colour of

the timber to fade to a grey colour, surface cracking and the

potential for algae growth.

To prevent ultraviolet degradation it is necessary to include

a pigment into the surface finish which may be translucent

or opaque, although an opaque finish will provide the best

protection.

These pictures show Siberian Larch Rainscreen. Rainscreen, Louvre’s and Solar Shading profiles are also available in Siberian Larch, Western Red Cedar, Thermowood and other specialist softwoods and hardwoods. Please contact your nearest branch with your requirements.

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Alternative Timber Cladding Options

Hardwood – TemperateDurable temperate hardwoods are increasingly being

specified for cladding applications, for example;

- European Oak

- Sweet Chestnut

Hardwood TropicalThere is a wide range of certified hardwoods available

that are suitable for cladding.

Home Grown Softwood - Douglas Fir

- Larch

Douglas Fir Waney Edge

Oak Feather Edge

Other Speciality Softwoods Species that also have Suitable Properties for Cladding:Clear Douglas Fir

Southern Yellow Pine

ThermowoodThermoWood® is an exciting product that has not just

been heat treated but ‘themally modified’ by being

put through a total integrated process which enables

Scandinavian softwoods such as Redwood (Pinus

sylvestris) to be used in areas requiring a service life of

at least 30 years.

Changes that occur during the heat treatment progress

include:

• Moisture content reduced by up to 50%

• Timber becomes darker

• Improved resistance to rot

• Resin removed

• Improved weather resistance

• Stability and durability improves

ThermoWood® is sourced from well managed and

sustainable forests and the heat treatment requires no

chemical additives.

We generally offer Thermowood D European redwood

(Pinus Sylvestris) but other grades and species such as

whitewood/spruce (Abies Alba) are also available.

Thermowood Cladding by MetsawoodKey features of Micro Combined

- Textured finish

- Good paint and stain adhesion to the

underlying material

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Accoya WoodAccoya wood has been tested over prolanged periods in all types of weathering conditions - above ground, below ground and even in water - and has been proven to withstand the toughest of external environments. The exceptional durability and dimensional stability mean that Accoya wood requires significantly less maintenance, because paints and stains stay where they belong; on the wood. In fact, test results between Accoya wood and unmodified wood constantly prove that coatings last up to three times as long on Accoya wood.

Accoya is suitable for the following:• Siding & Facades• Decking• Window Frames, Doors & Shutters• Outdoor Furniture & Equipment

The Performance Benefits

OUTSTANDING DURABILITY• Lasting 50 years above ground, 25 years in-ground/freshwater• Class 1 durability, surpassing even teak• Virtually rot proof

CONSISTENT QUALITY THROUGHOUT• Consistent, measured modification quality from surface to core• No need to apply chemical preservatives when cut or planed

UV RESISTANT• Superior resistance to UV degradation when translucent coated • Natural appearance lasts longer• The ultimate substrate and coating life is increased

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY• Swelling and shrinkage reduced by 75% or more• Doors and windows open effortlessly year round• Reduced maintenance costs

RETAINED STRENGTH & HARDNESS• The process does not compromise the wood’s strength• Hardness is increased• High strength to weight ratio makes it suitable for challenging applications

NATURALLY INSULATING• Offers improved thermal insulation in comparison with commonly used wood species• Ideal for applications where energy conservation is important

INSECT BARRIER • Indigestible to a wide range of insects, including termites• Greatly reduced vulnerability

PERFECT FOR COATING• Improved stability means coatings often last 3 to 4 times longer• Easier to coat, less preparation and sanding required

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL WOOD• Process does not compromise the wood’s natural beauty

SUSTAINABLY SOURCED• Including FSC®, PEFC and other regionally certified woods• Naturally renewable

EXCELLENT MACHINABILITY• Easy to machine and process• No special tools are required

NON TOXIC & RECYCLABLE• Protects the environment from the harmful effects of common treatments• May be safely reused and recycled

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RFP3 (Rebated Shiplap)Thickness 19mm x Over all Width 142mmFace Cover 129mm

Western Red Cedar, Siberian Larch, Thermowood, Scandiavian Softwood

RFP4 (PMV)Thickness 19mm x Over all Width 142mm / Face Cover 135mm

RFP6 (T&G Shiplap)Thickness 18mm x Over all Width 142mm / Face Cover 125mm

RFP9 (Channel Cladding)Thickness 18mm x Over all Width 142mm / Face Cover 125mm

RFP10 (Tapered Channel)Thickness 18mm x Over all Width 142mm / Face Cover 125mm

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Ridgeons Standard Range of ProfilesThe following can be machined to these standard profiles

Other profiles can be manufactured to order.

Nominal Width (mm)

Finished Width (mm)

Cover Size (mm)

Metres per m2

100 92 75 13.33

125 117 100 10

150 142 125 8

Examples of Face Cover calculations for RFP6, 9 & 10

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We import and stock large volumes of sawn joinery softwoods, principally from Scandinavia. These high quality, slow grown timbers are ideal for planing and machining for a vast number of end uses.We source from mills that are able to provide us with

material that is consistently graded in order to maintain

our reputation for quality. This is important when

supplying joinery in its sawn state. A number of our

branches carry a representative stock to satisfy the

needs of our customers. Our main group stockholding

is stored undercover at our Forest Products operation,

from where it is order picked and distributed through

our branch network.

Call us with your requirements for split or full pack

quantities for:-

• Unsorted Redwood• Fifths Redwood• Specialist Redwood Grades o Heartfree o Greensplit/Centre free o Sawfalling• Unsorted Whitewood• Sawfalling Whitewood

We stock most sizes from 19 x 100mm unsorted

sideboards up to 100 x 225mm. Please refer to the table

on the next page for the full range of sizes available.

UPM+ Special Sawn Joinery Solutions - UPM+ P

From the family of UPM+ products a range of speciality

sawn and kilned sections produced from top grade

unsorted quality redwood ‘A’ logs. Special cutting

techniques are used to produce component size

sections which are kiln dried at the final dimension

(green splitting). This provides a more stable end

product, hence minimising bow, shake and twist. By

removing the centre of the log (Centre Free), heart and

pith are greatly reduced.

Main advantages are:

• Reduced wastage

• Cost savings

• Improved cash flow

• Environmental

All this adds up to a product that is cost effective

and the perfect solution to interest manufacturers

of windows and door frames, doors, stairs, gates,

furniture, etc.

Green Split/Centre Free timber is available from

Ridgeons in the following sizes:

Other sizes are available to order, subject to order quantity.

100 x 100mm T8300335

75 x 100mm T8300337

75 x 75mm T8300336

63 x 125mm T8300438

63 x 100mm T8300420

50 x100mm T8300422

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** Also available green split (See page 47 for codes)

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100 x 225 T8300405 -

100 x 200 T8300371 -

100 x 100 * -

75 x 225 T8300010 T8300011

75 x 200 T8300012 T8300013

75 x 175 T8300014 T8300015

75 x 150 T8300016 T8300017

75 x 100 * T8300527

75 x 75 * -

63 x 225 T8300018 T8300019

63 x 200 T8300020 T8300021

63 x 175 T8300022 T8300457

63 x 150 T8300023 T8300024

63 x 125 T8300370 ** T8300474

63 x 100 T8300348 ** -

50 x 250 T8300319 T8300454

50 x 225 T8300025 T8300026

50 x 200 T8300027 T8300028

50 x 175 T8300029 T8300030

50 x 150 T8300031 T8300032

50 x 125 T8300033 T8300034

50 x 100 T8300035 ** T8300036

38 x 225 T8300037 T8300038

38 x 200 T8300039 T8300040

38 x 175 T8300041 T8300042

38 x 150 T8300043 T8300044

38 x 125 T8300045 T8300046

38 x 100 T8300047 T8300048

32 x 225 T8300049 T8300050

32 x 200 T8300051 T8300052

32 x 175 T8300053 T8300054

32 x 150 T8300055 T8300056

32 x 125 T8300057 T8300058

32 x 100 T8300059 T8300060

25 x 225 T8300061 T8300062

25 x 200 T8300063 T8300064

25 x 175 T8300065 T8300066

25 x 150 T8300067 T8300068

25 x 125 T8300069 T8300070

25 x 100 T8300071 T8300072

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19 x 125 T8300075 -

19 x 100 T8300077 -

Specialist SoftwoodsWe are not just suppliers of pine and spruce softwoods from Scandinavia. We can also source specialist grade softwoods from around the world. Some of the species readily obtainable are:

Douglas FirA relatively stable Clear Grade timber which can be used

for both internal and external joinery

Western Red CedarA very durable Clear Grade softwood which is generally

used for cladding on buildings. Naturally weathers to a

grey hue.

Southern Yellow PineBeing a very stable timber, Clear Grade Southern

Yellow Pine is used for windowboards, stair strings

and also decking.

HemlockClear Grade Hemlock has a pinkish-brown colour and is

used in stair parts and kitchen manufacture.

Siberian LarchA durable softwood which is generally used for

claddings and fascia.

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Oak Beams & PostsAvailable as Constructional Grade, D30/D40 Graded,

and Ungraded, in sizes up to 350 x 350mm for Air Dried

Oak or 500 x 500mm for Fresh Sawn (Green) Oak, both

in lengths up to 12.0 metres. It is generally supplied

rough sawn, however, it may also be available as ‘Fine

Sawn’ or Planed All Round. Please contact your local

branch with your requirements.

Fresh Sawn OakSimply put this is oak that has been freshly cut from a

tree that has been felled in the last 3-6 months. It will

have a high moisture content and as such there will be

a high probability that it will be subject to movement/

splits/shakes/distortion during its drying out process.

These can be exacerbated by rapid drying, for example

by the oak being put into a room that has the central

heating turned on. Oak has been historically used in

the traditional construction of stately homes, period

dwellings and barns. Fresh Sawn Oak can be utilised

in a variety of ways ranging from being a part of the

construction of the building, or to create pergolas and

other garden/landscaping projects, or as posts/sleepers.

Air Dried OakThis is Fresh Sawn Oak that has been sticked (spaced

every layer to permit airflow) and allowed to dry

relatively slowly (at an approximate rate of 25-40mm

in depth all the way round per year), this is dependant

upon where the oak, that is being dried, has been

stored and the prevailing conditions (especially if stored

exposed to the elements). It must be noted that oak

will dry to about 75mm in depth all the way round,

this means that larger sectional sizes may still be ‘Fresh

Sawn’ at the centre. The advantage of Air Dried over

Fresh Sawn is they will be more stable and less likely

to be subject to movement/splits/shakes/distortion,

especially if used internally. So in conclusion Air Dried

oak tends to lend itself better to being used in internal

situations compared to Fresh Sawn oak and provides

a more stable product, and Air Dried Oak can also be

used externally.

Fresh Sawn Oak Beams

Air Dried Oak Beams

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Kiln Dried (KD)• Moisture content 20%

• Lighter weight

• Reduces shrinkage and distortion

Consistent in size• Important for floors and stud walls

Machined with eased corners• Easier to handle

• Improves appearance

Chain of Custody

Strength Graded• Strength Class C16

• Strength Class C24 available to order

• Satisfies Building Regulations for internal

structural applications

• Grading is for strength, NOT appearance

(For exposed structural timber components it may

be possible to select for appearance. Please contact

your nearest branch with your requirements.)

• Splits or shakes in the centre of the timber do not

affect the strength

Preservative Treated with Celcure • Use Class 2

• Use Class 3 (to order)

• Pre treated and supplied touch dry

• Green in colour

Note: Timber freshly treated with Celcure will swell and

require time to dry back to original dimension.

We recommend that floor joists treated to special

order, should be treated with Protim Clearchoice

to avoid problems associated with timber

moisture uptake.

Clearchoice Preservative Treated(to order)• Use Class 1 or 2

• Supplied touch dry

• No colour

• Timber can be used immediately

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Producer Company Identification Numbers

Graders Identification Numbers

Timber conditionDRY, KD or WET

Grade GS or SS denotes visual grading. M denotes Machine Grading

Strength Class C16 or C24

Certification body logo or details

Producer Company CE registration

Timber species or species group WPPA = European Red or Whitewood PNSY = European Redwood WPCA = European Whitewood

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Treated StockPressure treated with Celcure Plus+ to Use Class 2 for internal use above DPC and is supplied touch dry. Items marked * treated to Use Class 3b for above ground, exposed to frequent wetting.

Celcure Plus+

A warranted high pressure treatment using the latest Celcure preservative technology containing copper and an organic Co-biocide.

Ex-Stock CarcassingRidgeons branches supported by Ridgeons’ own 12 acre Forest Products Production and Distribution Operation endeavour to make available imported carcassing in all sizes and lengths as shown.

We may supply at our discretion and subsequently charge for a length that is greater than the one requested, this will be the nearest length available to the original requirement or we may supply a length to achieve multiples (e.g. 4.8m supplied in lieu of 2 x 2.4m).

The following tables show the unrivalled selection of imported carcassing sizes, lengths and options available in the Ridgeon Group. Branches stock ready machined to size, C16 strength graded, kiln dried and preservative treated.

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47 x 50 45 x 45

47 x 75 45 x 70

47 x 100 45 x 95

47 x 125 45 x 120

47 x 150 45 x 145

47 x 175 45 x 170

47 x 200 45 x 195

47 x 225 45 x 220

47 x 250 45 x 245

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75 x 150 73 x 145

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75 x 225 73 x 220

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47 x 100 44 x 97

50 x 75 38 x 63

50 x 100 38 x 89

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mm Finished Size

44 x 72 38 x 63

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44 x 97 38 x 89

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Sawn KD C16 + C24 Strength GradedRidgeons Studs Studs Vs CLS

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25 x 150*

25 x 175

25 x 200

25 x 225

38 x 38

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38 x 75

75 x 75

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Treated StockPressure treated with Celcure Plus+ to Use Class 2 for internal use above DPC and is supplied touch dry. Items marked * treated to Use Class 3b for above ground, exposed to frequent wetting.

Celcure Plus+

A warranted high pressure treatment using the latest Celcure preservative technology containing copper and an organic Co-biocide.

Ex-Stock CarcassingRidgeons branches supported by Ridgeons’ own 12 acre Forest Products Production and Distribution Operation endeavour to make available imported carcassing in all sizes and lengths as shown.

We may supply at our discretion and subsequently charge for a length that is greater than the one requested, this will be the nearest length available to the original requirement or we may supply a length to achieve multiples (e.g. 4.8m supplied in lieu of 2 x 2.4m).

The following tables show the unrivalled selection of imported carcassing sizes, lengths and options available in the Ridgeon Group. Branches stock ready machined to size, C16 strength graded, kiln dried and preservative treated.

Sizes and lengths subject to availability

Untreated Untreated & Treated

Treated only

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NOTE:KD = Kiln DriedC24 = Strength Grade is supplied to order

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Producer Company Identification Numbers

Graders Identification Numbers

Timber conditionDRY, KD or WET

Grade GS or SS denotes visual grading. M denotes Machine Grading

Strength Class C16 or C24

Certification body logo or details

Producer Company CE registration

Timber species or species group WPPA = European Red or Whitewood PNSY = European Redwood WPCA = European Whitewood

Timber strength grade stamp information

Sizes and lengths subject to availability

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Ex-STOCK CARCASSING POCKET GUIDE

Ex-Stock Carcassing guide, which shows the unrivalled selection of imported carcassing sizes, lengths and options available from the Ridgeons group.

Ask in branch for your copy or visit:www.ridgeons.co.uk/brochure/ ex-stock-carcassing-pocket-guide/

NHBC Compliant Sawn Batten - easily identified by blue marking

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25 x 150*

25 x 175

25 x 200

25 x 225

38 x 38

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38 x 75

75 x 75

100 x 100

Sawn

Scaffold Boards Banded

Angle Fillets & Firrings

Lead Roll

Sawn Battens

38x225 Scaffold Board 3.9m Banded BS2482

47x50 (2ex) Sawn Angle Fillet Treated

47x50 (2ex) Sawn 50 > 0 Firring Treated

47x75 (2ex) Sawn 75 > 0 Firring Treated

50x50 Treated

25x38 (BS 5534) Treated NHBC Compliant

25x50 (BS 5534) Treated NHBC Compliant

25x38 Treated – Type A

25x50 Treated – Type A

19x38 Treated

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range of products for landscaping and fencing. This includes buildings and fencing from Forest Garden; decorative and innovative paving ideas from Stonemarket, Marshalls and Brett; Log Cabins from Finnforest and our very own Greenleaf Timber Decking components.

High performance fence posts and landscaping sleepers* treated to Use Class 4 for ground contact with a 15 year warranty.

The new INC15ED range of posts and landscape sleepers from James Jones gives added confidence and assurance to your next fencing or landscaping project.

Manufactured from quality whitewood, our posts and sleepers are kiln dried and incised prior to preservative treatment to Use Class 4 and covered by a 15 year warranty against decay and insect attack.

INCISED POSTS (to USE CLASS 4)

DESCRIPTION SIzE (MM) LENGTH PRODUCT CODES

GREEN BROWN

Square Top Posts 75 x 75 1.5m - -

1.8m T8100493 3 T8100499 3

2.1m - -

2.4m T8100492 3 T8100498 3

2.7m - -

3.0m T8100491 3 T8100497 3

100 x 100 1.8m T8100489 3 T8100495 3

2.1m T8100488 3 T8100494 3

2.4m T8100490 3 T8100496 3

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Oak Posts

Available to special order. Ask for more information.

Treated Posts (to USE CLASS 3)*


GREEN BROWN

Square Top Posts 75 x 75 1.5m T8100076 T8100218

1.8m T8100075 T8100217

2.1m T8100074 T8100216

2.4m T8100073 T8100215

2.7m T8100470 T8100214

3.0m T8100071 T8100213

Square Top Posts 100 x 100 1.8m T8100080 T8100219

2.1m T8100230 T8100233

2.4m T8100081 T8100220

2.7m T8100469 T8100232

3.0m T8100231 T8100234

Landscape Sleepers

Softwood Treated Sleepers 125x250100x200

2.4m T8100339 3

T8105524 3

New Oak Sleeper 100x200125x250

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Featheredge Fence BoardsRecommended method of fixing as described in BS 1722-5:1999

No fewer than 12no. 100mm wide feather-edge boards shall be provided per metre. They shall be lapped by approximately 18mm. They shall rest on top of the gravel board, if any, and be nailed to each main rail with 50 x 2.65mm nails. They should be nailed to the counter rail, if any, with 40mm x 2.65mm nails if the counter rail is of 65 x 25mm section, or with 50 x 2.65mm nails if the counter rail is of 50 x 32mm section. Each nail shall pierce only the feather-edged board. The tops of the feather-edged shall be aligned. Where gravel boards are not fitted, there shall be clearance between the bottom of the feather-edged boards and the general ground level.

Note: For 150mm wide feather edge boards no fewer than 8no. boards are required per metre.

Fixing example:

Allows boards to expand/contract reducing risk of splitting.


FEATHEREDGE BOARD FENCING


GREEN BROWN

Featheredge Boards 22 x 150 1.65m T8100067 3 T8100442

1.80m T8100068 3 T8100443

Gravel Board 25 x 150 Various T8100049 3 -

2.4m - T8100279

3.0m - T8100280

3.6m - T8100445

4.8m - T8100281

Cant Rail 47 x 125 <2ex> 2.4m T8100092 T8100090

3.0m T8100089 T8100477

3.6m T8100086 T8100091

4.8m T8100088 3 -

Arris Rail 47 x 50 <2ex> T8100061 3 -

75 x 75 <2ex> T8100083 3 T8100221

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FENCE PANELS

DESCRIPTION SIzE (MM)MANUFACTURER CODE

PRODUCT CODES

GREEN BROWN

Heavy Duty Close Board

1.8 x 1.83 - T8100534 T8100440

1.65 x 1.83 - T8100533 T8100471

1.5 x 1.83 - T8100532 T8100480

1.2 x 1.83 - T8100531 T8100481

0.9 x 1.83 - T8100530 T8100482

PADDOCK POST & RAIL FENCING TREATED


GREEN BROWN

Once Weathered Post 75 x 125 1.8m T8100343 T8100446

2.1m T8100344 T8100444

Rails 38 x 87 3.6m T8100345 T8100441

PALE & RAIL FENCING TREATED


GREEN BROWN

Round Top Pales 22 x 75 0.9m T8100408 -

1.2m T8100407 -

Pointed Top Pales 22 x 75 0.9m T8100406 -

1.2m T8100405 -

Picket Rails 32 x 75 1.83m T8100299 -

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Weathered Driftwood

Enhanced Grain Coppered Oak

Enhanced Grain Golden Oak

Enhanced Grain Limed Oak

Thermowood DeckboardAsk for information.

RidgeGrip DeckboardT9200190 32 x 150mm (28 x 144mm)

Walksure DeckboardT9200222 32 x 125mm (28 x 119mm x 3.6m)T9200221 32 x 125mm (28 x 119mm x 4.2m)

GrasseDeck Pro DeckboardT9200223 32 x 150mm (28 x 144mm x 4.5m)

Low Slip Deckboarding

Millboard Composite

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Hardwood DeckboardAsk for information.

Grooved DeckboardT9200215 30 x 125mm (26 x 119mm)

Grooved DeckboardT9200183 38 x 150mm (33 x 144mm)

Grooved DeckboardT9200245 32 x 150mm

Decking components...

finialsT9200198 Acorn T9200197 Ball

Flat Weathered Post CapT9200199

Newel PostT9200200 90 x 90 x 1195mm

T9200201 90 x 90 x 1795mm

Ready for you to select for your own build requirements...

PAR ChamferedT9200208 50 x 50mm (41 x 41mm)(supplied in lengths to cut)T9200217 50 x 50mm (41 x 41 x 900mm)

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Grooved HandrailT9200218 50 x 75mm (41 x 68mm)

FilletT9200251 16 x 50 (09 x 41)

DECKINGCOMPONENTS

DECKBOARD SIZES

30 x 125mm Decking - (Coverage 8 Metres per m2)

32 x 150mm Decking - (Coverage 6.6 Metres per m2)

38 x 150mm Decking - (Coverage 6.6 Metres per m2)

RidgeGrip (low slip) decking also available

COMPONENTS

NEWEL POSTS 1n 100 x 100 x 1195mm n 100 x 100 x 1795mm

SPINDLES 2 (PAR Chamfered 4 Edges)n 50 x 50 x 900mm

HAND RAIL 3n 50 x 75 x 1795mmn 50 x 75 x 2395mm

INFILL FILLET 4 - suitable for both length handrails (based on 100mm spindle spacing)n 16 x 50 x 1795mm

BOTTOM RAIL 5n 38 x 75 x 1795mmn 38 x 75 x 2395mm

NEWEL POST CAP 6n Acorn and round finials also available

FIXINGS SETn L brackets, Coach bolts,

Washers & Nuts (1 pack per post)

Don’t forget...

n Weedcheckn Deck Screwsn Decking Wedgesn End Seal, Decking Stains

and Oils

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Deck Bottom RailT9200249 1.795m

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I-Joists/Metal Web Joists/Roof Trusses& Timber FrameEstimates and Pricing - Trusses - Timber Frame - Engineered Joists Glulam

We provide a competitive pricing service. For further details contact one of our sales team who will be happy to help, or send your enquiry direct to your local branch.

Trusses:• All projects undertaken; domestic,

commercial, industrial.

• Engineered drawings for Local Authority Approval

(building regulations/planning approval).

• Whole roof package from wallplate to fascia/bargeboard.

• FSC® and / or PEFC Certified.

I-Joists:• Engineered structural members.

• Used in; floors, flat roofs, pitched roof, timber

frame panels.

• Straighter, stronger, squeak free floors.

• Dimensionally stable.

• Lighter and easier to handle.

• Environmentally friendly.

• Layout drawings / site installation guides, cutting

list / fixing details all supplied.


Metal Web Joists:• Open web flooring system.

• Factory manufactured, made to measure flooring system.

• Light and easy to handle.

• Design accuracy through specialist software.

• Improved floor performance.

• Improved floor rigidity.

Timber Frame:• Complete house design from soleplate to roof.

• CAD produced drawings.

• Whole house engineering.

• Spandrel panels


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Glulam BeamsToday glulam is used in many varied types of construction, particularly in leisure buildings and schools, and is now becoming a popular material used in churches, play grounds, bridge building, multi storey car parks and electricity masts.

Wood has well known qualities which are a characterisic of glulam and makes it just as real, warm and inviting as the wood it is manufactured from.

In construction glulam is used for its strength and character building versatility, it can be produced in individual shapes; straight, curved, cranked pre-chambered and portal frames, large or small.

Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)Cross laminated timber is a two-way spanning timber panel that is manufactured similar to Glulam Beams. However, it can be used to produce walls, roof and floor panels. The layers of timber (generally Spruce/European Whitewood) used to produce the panels are alternately laid at 90° over each other, creating panels up to 24m in length, 340mm thick and 2950mm in width. Due to this manufacturing process it is a stable product having little shrinkage or movement after manufacture.

This product offers an entirely new way to look at load transfer and has a proven history of multi-storey building capability, currently up to 9 storeys in the UK. It also has the ability to produce long spans for floors. This product helps to reduce construction time, thus saving money and maximising efficiency on site. Please contact your nearest branch with your requirements.

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Ridgeons operates its own timberpreservation plants under licence at itsForest Products operation at Herringswell.

This enables us to maintain our commitment to providing timber preservative treated off the shelf from our comprehensive carcassing ex stock range. In addition we have the flexibility to treat non-stock

items to order and match the correct treatment system to end-use.

Celcurised TimberIs the name given to timber that has been preserved with a Celcure product from Koppers which contain copper and an organic co-biocide. This high-pressure preservative treatment system has been commercially used for more than a decade in locations throughout Europe, North America, Australia and Japan. It can be used to treat timber from Use Class 1 to 4.

• Effective protection against the threat of wood-boring insects and fungal decay.• Naturewood products are durable and designed for outdoor construction. Suitable for external applications both in-ground contact and out of ground contact (subject to Use Class).• Ideal for structural timber, garden furniture, fencing, decking, playground equipment and landscaping structures such as pergolas. • Can be painted or stained by following manufacturers recommendations.• Complies with European standards.

Celcurised Timber will initially have an even green appearance, this will weather to a natural honey brown colour before finally fading to a driftwood grey after long term exposure to the sun.

Protim Clearchoiceis the brand name for wood treated under low pressure with a water based preservative.

Can be used to treat timber from Use Class 1 to 3,

• Effective protection against the threat of wood-boring insects and fungal decay.• Can be painted or stained by following manufacturers recommendations.• Suitable for use in internal and external construction projects that are above DPC/ground level. When using Protim Clearchoice in external applications it will need to be coated with a suitable external coating.• Ideal for internal and external joinery, claddings, roof timbers and timber framing.• Will not change the colour or appearance of wood.

In addition to the treatment systemsavailable from our Forest Products operation.Ridgeons also has access to a state of theart treatment plant that is close to our ownterminal operation at Ipswich.

Remember, any surface exposed by drilling,cutting and working timber in any way mustbe retreated with a cut end preservative.

Cut End Wood PreservativeWhatever you build with treated timber products, any surface exposed by cutting or drilling must be coated with endcoat preservative.

UC 1 to 4 UC 1 to 3

Celcurised Timber – Initially, green will mellow naturally.

Protim Clearchoice – Is clear.

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Celbronze Plus+A warranted high pressure treatment using the latest Celcure preservative and dye technology.

A dye is incorporated into the solution to give the timber an attractive brown colour.

Extensively used throughout the world, the Celcure brand is globally recognised as an industry benchmark in preservative technology. Celbronze Plus+ timber is available treated toUC 3-4.

• Offers effective protection against the threat of wood-boring insects and fungal decay.

• Celbronze Plus+ timber is durable and designed for outdoor construction e.g. structural timber, decking, playground equipment. Suitable for external applications both in ground contact and out of ground contact (subject to Use Class)

• High pressure treatment causes timber to swell. (See back page for more details)

• Can be painted or stained by following manufacturers recommendations.

Celbronze will initially have an even brown appearance, this will fade to a driftwood grey after long term exposure to the sun.

QUALITY CONTROLLED

The Preservative ProcessThe timber is

transferred into the treatment vessel.

A vacuum pulls the air out of the vessel.

Celcure / Celbronze preservative fills the

vessel.

The vessel is pressurised forcing the preservative

into the timber.

The preservative is removed and final vacuum is applied removing excess.

The timber has now been preserved with Celcure / Celbronze

preservative.

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A Domestic pitched roofs all structural timber 1 3 3

B Condensation risk pitched roofs all structural timber 2 3 3

C Tiling / slating battens 2 3 3

D Flat roof timbers 2 3 3

E Barge boards, fascia boards 3a 3

F External frame - inner leaf - except sole plates 2 3 3

G* Frame sheathing - plywoods 2 3 3

H External cladding 3 3 3

I Battens for fixing external cladding 2 3 3

J First floor joists 1 3 3

K External joinery 3a 3

L Surrounds for non-wood windows 3a 3

M External doors 3a 3

N External door frames 3a 3

O Ground floor joists 2 3 3

P Sole plates above DPC 3 / 4 3 3

Q Sole plates below DPC 4 3

R Decking 3b 3

S Fence posts 4 3

T Swimming pool surrounds (external) 4 3

U Timber garden products 3 / 4 3

USE CLASS USE

1 Above ground, covered. Permanently dry. Insect risk

2 Above ground, covered. Occasional risk of wetting.

3A Above ground, not covered. Exposed to short spells of wetting (several days). Normally coated if exposed directly to bad weather.

3B Above ground, not covered. Exposed to frequent wetting (several weeks)

4 In contact with ground or fresh water. Permanently exposed to wetting.

5 Submerged or partially submerged in salt water and subject to attacks from marine invertebrates.

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The timber is transferred into the treatment vessel.

The Preservative Process

A vacuum pulls the air out of the vessel and

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Koppers’ preservative fills the vessel.


into the timber.

The preservative is removed and final vacuum is applied

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The timber has now been preserved with a Koppers preservative.

COMPONENT USE CLASSAVAILABLE TREATMENTRecommended shaded blue

A Domestic pitched roofs all structural timber 1 3 3

B Condensation risk pitched roofs all structural timber 2 3 3

C Tiling / slating battens 2 3 3

D Flat roof timbers 2 3 3

E Barge boards, fascia boards 3a 3

F External frame - inner leaf - except sole plates 2 3 3

G* Frame sheathing - plywoods 2 3 3

H External cladding 3 3 3

I Battens for fixing external cladding 2 3 3

J First floor joists 1 3 3

K External joinery 3a 3

L Surrounds for non-wood windows 3a 3

M External doors 3a 3

N External door frames 3a 3

O Ground floor joists 2 3 3

P Sole plates above DPC 3 / 4 3 3

Q Sole plates below DPC 4 3

R Decking 3b 3

S Fence posts 4 3

T Swimming pool surrounds (external) 4 3

U Timber garden products 3 / 4 3

USE CLASS USE

1 Above ground, covered. Permanently dry. Insect risk

2 Above ground, covered. Occasional risk of wetting.

3A Above ground, not covered. Exposed to short spells of wetting (several days). Normally coated if exposed directly to bad weather.

3B Above ground, not covered. Exposed to frequent wetting (several weeks)

4 In contact with ground or fresh water. Permanently exposed to wetting.

5 Submerged or partially submerged in salt water and subject to attacks from marine invertebrates.

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The preservative is removed and final vacuum is applied

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The timber has now been preserved with a Koppers preservative.

QUALITY CONTROLLED

QUALITY CONTROLLED

Both DRICON and NON-COM Exterior from Lonza Wood Protection are proven quality fire retardant treatments for timber with a performance you can trust. Specified and used with confidence around the world for 25 and 40 years respectively, DRICON and NON-COM Exterior treated timber products have never failed to give that all important extra time in a fire situation. Time to limit damage to the building. Time to save lives.

DRICON fire retardant treated

timber is suitable for interior

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NON-COM EXTERIOR treated timber

is suitable for exterior or severe

damp situations. The timber is high pressure impregnated with a Type LR (Leach resistant) formulation and then kiln

dried and heat cured to a specific moisture content.

Questions youshould ask aboutyour f ire retardanttreated timber. . .

BS EN ISO 14001Reg No EMS 539413

BS EN ISO 9001Reg No FM 1636

History of proven performance?

Accredited by the British Board of Agrément (BBA? )

Accepted by the National House Building Council(NHBC) Building Control service for exterior timbercladding?

Independent classification reports for each timberspecies, timber thickness, for use with or withoutair gaps - BS EN 13501-1?

Approved by London Underground?

Products listed by the UK Wood ProtectionAssociation?

M eets current FR durability standards – lasts thelifetime of the building with no maintenance –tested to TS 15912?

Applied to all faces of the timber product?

Available for a wide range of species?

Reduces smoke generation?

Can be used for exterior timbers without aprotective coating?

Treated products have enhanced biologicaldurability?

Lonza Wood Protection is a business of Arch Timber Protection Limited, a Lonza company ® Dricon and Non-Com are registered trademarks of Arch Timber Protection, a Lonza company.

The timber when subjected to fire causes the chemicals in the treatment to create a layer of char on the surface of the timber this in turn slows down the rate of combustion reducing the likelihood of ignition, the rate of the surface spread of flames and the amount of heat released. This should then provide an increased time for escape from a burning building and for the fire brigade to arrive.

Fire Retardant Treatments for TimberFor Interior and Exterior Applications

FirePro fire retardant treated timber is for use in above ground interior applications, or in above ground external situations where it will be effectively protected from direct rainfall and weathering.

Fire-x fire retardant treated timber is for use in above ground interior applications, or in above ground external situations.

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Ridgeons has been supplying an extensive range of panel products for many years. We hold comprehensive stocks including plywoods, MDF, chipboards, OSB, hardboards, and decorative veneered boards. Many other types and grades of boards are available to order.

Plywood Specifications

Fortunately, there are only two material components in

plywood: wood & glue. How these components interact

will ultimately define how the plywood performs. These

two standards provide a relatively straightforward way of

classifying the outcome.

EN 314-2:1993 Plywood - Bonding QualityClassifies plywood by bonding quality only and gives rise

to 3 bond classes dependent upon the intended end use.

Bonding quality is determined by the adhesive type and

core veneer quality (physical defects such as

knot holes and splits):

(Bond) Class I: suitable for dry interior use only.

(Bond) Class II: suitable for use in humid areas or

exposure to occasional wetting.

(Bond) Class III: suitable for unprotected exterior

use or exposure to frequent wetting.

EN 636: 2003, Plywood - Specifications

Classifies plywood by taking into account the bond

quality and the biological durability of the wood species

used in the plywood:

(Specification) Class I: suitable for dry interior use only.

(Specification) Class II: suitable for use in humid areas

or exposure to occasional wetting.

(Specification) Class III: suitable for unprotected exterior

use or exposure to wetting.

Our knowledgeable staff can offer you expert advice

when selecting the ideal panel product for your requirements.

*(Structural- Dependant on the thickness)

Plywood Type Bond Class Wood Class Use Structural*

Far East/Chinese Hardwood Faced (Poplar Core) 2 2 Humid Yes

Imported Commercial Marine 3 3 Exterior No

Birch BB Grade 2 2 Humid Yes

Spruce 3/3 Grade 3 2 Humid Yes

Elliottis Pine C+/C Grade 3 2 Humid Yes

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Hardwood Faced Plywood

These boards are particularly suitable for joinery work, cabinet making, signs and shopfitting. They can also be used in protected exterior conditions, where the product is under cover, fully protected from the weather, but liable to occasional wetting. They require edge sealing prior to external use for protection from edge swelling and delamination. They can be painted, stained or varnished.

Indonesian Underlay Hardwood Plywood EN636-2 EN314-2 Bond Class 3 An Indonesian hardwood throughout plywood. Suitable for Carpet & flooring underlay.

Board size Pack quantity Structural use Chain of Custody Product code

2440 x 1220 x 5.5mm 165 No N/A


2440x1220x3.6mm 250 No FSC® S7200120 3

2440x1220x5.5mm 165 No FSC® S7200115 3

2440x1220x9mm 100 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7200122 3

2440x1220x12mm 75 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7200123 3

2440x1220x15mm 60 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7200124

2440x1220x18mm 50 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7200125 3

2440x1220x25mm 36 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7200126 3

Red Faced B/BB Grade Plywood (Poplar Core) EN636-2 EN314-2 Bond Class 2A Chinese plywood with red face veneers. Suitable for use in General Construction applications, Temporary

boarding up, Floor & roof decking (if covered immediately).




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BS1088: 2003 Imported Marine Grade Plywood EN636-3 EN314-2 Bond Class 3, 3rd Party ApprovedA durable hardwood throughout plywood. Suitable for use in General construction applications, especially where

specified for Structural situations (9mm and up) where a higher strength is required. Fascia’s, soffits, exterior use,

Floor & roof decking.


2440x1220x6mm 150 No N/A S7300119

2440x1220x9mm 100 YES (CE2+) N/A S7300120

2440x1220x12mm 75 YES (CE2+) N/A S7300121 3

2440x1220x18mm 75 YES (CE2+) N/A S7300122 3

2440x1220x25mm 30 YES (CE2+) N/A S7300123

Birch BB Grade Plywood EN636-2 EN314-2 Bond Class 3 Close grained plywood, with a light face veneer. It is available in cross-grain boards ex-stock and long grain boards

to order. Birch is the best paint grade plywood and is used extensively in construction, packaging, furniture, vehicle

manufacture and other precision engineering applications.


2440x1220x4mm 150 No FSC® S7300013

2440x1220x6mm 90 No FSC® S7300015 3

2440x1220x9mm 65 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7300021

2440x1220x12mm. 50 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7300028 3

2440x1220x18mm 40 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7300038 3

2440x1220x25mm 25 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7300050

Need something special?

We can also supply specialist boards such as Flexi-ply, Lloyds registered marine ply, Phenolic faced ply, oversized sheets, cut-to-size boards and edge profiling.

Please contact your nearest branch with your requirements.


Imported Marine Plywood


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Softwood Faced Plywood

These boards are suitable for use in structural applications such as roof and floor decking, dormer windows, hoardings and shuttering. If used outside, they must be edge sealed to protect against delamination.


2440x1220x9mm 100 Yes (CE2+) PEFC S7300409 3

2440x1220x12mm 75 Yes (CE2+) PEFC S7300246 3

2440x1220x18mmWisa Special (2/3 grade, good one side)

50 Yes (CE2+) PEFC S7305005 3

2440x1220x24mmWisa Special (2/3 grade, good one side)

40 Yes (CE2+) PEFC S7305006

2440x600x18mm TG4 68 Yes (CE2+) PEFC S7300124

2440x600x22mm TG4 56 Yes (CE2+) PEFC S7300257

Elliottis Pine C+/C Grade Plywood EN636-2 EN314-2 Bond Class 3 This is a softwood plywood that is suiotable for Paking cases, site hoarding, wall sheathing, boarding-up,

Floor & roof decking.


2440x1220x9mm 100 Yes (CE2+) PEFC S7300554

2440x1220x12mm 75 Yes (CE2+) PEFC S7300555 3

2440x1220x18mm 50 Yes (CE2+) PEFC S7300556 3

Spruce 3/3 Grade Plywood EN636-2 EN314-2 Bond Class 3 Produced from Finnish Spruce, this is a lightweight, versatile plywood, with a consistent quality and finish. Spruce

plywood is available either square edge for use in General construction applications, packing cases, site hoarding,

wall sheathing, boarding-up. Or Tongue & Grooved (T&G) 4no Edges for use as Floor & roof decking.

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OSB (Oriented Strand Boards)

Produced in the U.K., OSB is an ideal economical alternative to plywood. It is strong, rigid and free of knots and

voids, and is available as OSB2 which is suitable for dry structural applications, and OSB3 BBA approved which is

suitable in humid structural applications. OSB3 is also available in Tongue & Grooved 4 edges. Edges must be sealed

and surfaces protected if used in external situations.


2440x1220x8mm 112 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7100028

2440x1220x15mm 60 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7100013


2397x1197x9mm 100 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7100029 3

2440x1220x11mm 82 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7100036 3

2440x1220x18mm 50 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7100027 3

2440x600x18mm T&G 100 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7100034 3

SmartPly - OSB3 BBA

SmartPly - SiteProtectSmartPly SiteProtect is a coated site hoarding panel, designed to save both time

and money. The SmartPly OSB3 substrate has been coated with a smooth, heavy

duty, exterior, cross-linked polymer surface treatment.


2440x1220x18mm 50 Yes (CE2+) FSC® S7100039

SmartPly - OSB2


Ideal for use in a wide range of applications from temporary hoarding through to a variety of security installations, it’s the smart answer.

• pre-coated

• no need to prime

• smooth finish

• durable

SmartPly ToughPlySmartPly ToughPly is a fully certified legal and sustainable OSB3 alternative to tropical plywood, suitable for awhole range of building applications. ToughPly is a double sided pre-coated OSB3 panel that is CE compliant foruse in both structural and non-structural situations. ToughPly boards are sanded and finished on both sides; thecoating requires no further surface preparation and can be painted directly, saving considerable time onsite.

• edge coated

• logos can be applied directly

• fewer coats of paint needed for

corporate colour applications

• reduces labour costs

• high performance panel

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MDF

MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)MDF is resin-bonded wood fibreboard with a uniform density, and smooth surfaces. It has excellent machining

properties, and with a large choice of sizes and specifications is suitable for a wide range of user applications.

Medite Premier


2440x1220x3.2mm * 170 N/A FSC® S7800073

2440x1220x4mm 180 N/A FSC® S7700160 3

2440x1220x6mm 120 N/A FSC® S7700161 3

2440x1220x9mm 80 N/A FSC® S7700162 3

2440x1220x12mm 60 N/A FSC® S7700163 3

2440x1220x15mm 48 N/A FSC® S7700164 3

2440x1220x18mm 40 N/A FSC® S7700165 3

2440x1220x22mm 34 N/A FSC® S7700166

2440x1220x25mm 30 N/A FSC® S7700167 3

2440x1220x30mm 25 No FSC® S7700168

*unsanded

Medite Premier is also available in the following sizes: 1220 x 2440mm, 1220 x 2745mm, 1220 x 3050mm, 2440 x 1830mm, 1525 x 2440mm, 1525 x 2745mm and 1525 x 3050mm. Standard thicknesses produced are 3.0, 4.0, 6.0, 9.0, 12.0, 15.0, 16.0, 18.0, 19.0, 22.0, 25.0, 30.0, 32.0, 36.0, 38.0, 42.0 and 45.0mm. Please contact your local sales office with your requirements



Medite Premier FR - Flame RetardentA MDF board with flame retardant properties. Easily identified by its pink colour, typical applications are hotels,

hospitals, schools, shop interiors, exhibition stands and public areas.


2440x1220x12mm 60 No FSC® S7700030

2440x1220x18mm 40 No FSC® S7700031

Medite FR Euro Class B & C can be produced in the following panel sizes: CLASS C 1220 x 2440 and 1220 x 3050mm in 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 25mm thicknesses. CLASS B - 1220 x 2440 and 1220 x 3050mm in 6, 12, 15, 18 and 25mm thicknesses. Other thicknesses and panel sizes by special request, please contact your local sales office with your requirements.

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Medite MR - Moisture ResistantA MDF board with all the versatility of Medite Premier, coupled with moisture resistant properties – making it ideal for

kitchen, and bathroom applications.


2440x1220x9mm 80 No FSC® S7700145

2440x1220x12mm 60 No FSC® S77001213

2440x1220x15mm 48 No FSC® S7700025

2440x1220x18mm 40 No FSC® S7700026 3

2440x1220x25mm 30 No FSC® S7700027 3

Medite ExteriorAn exterior grade MDF for use in shop fronts, fascias, signs, advertising hoardings and as an alternative to plywood.

Must be adequately sealed on all surfaces and edges with an exterior grade coating system.

Medite MR is also available in the following sizes: 1220 x 2440mm, 1220 x 2745mm, 1220 x 3050mm, 1525 x 2440mm, 1525 x 2745mm and 1525 x 3050mm and 1830 x 2440mm. Standard thicknesses produced are 6,9,12,14.5, 15.0, 16.0, 18.0, 22.0, 25 & 30mm. Cut to size specifications and other thicknesses are available on request, please contact your local sales office with your requirements.

Medite Exterior is also available in the following sizes: 1220 x 2440mm, 1220 x 2745mm, 1220 x 3050mm and 1525 x 2745mm. Standard thicknesses produced are 6.0mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 22mm and 25mm. Please contact your local sales office with your requirements.


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Medite Ecologique MDFAn MDF with zero added formaldehyde, specifically for use in museums, art galleries, hospitals, schools and other non-

stressed, internal applications.


2440x1220x18mm 40 No FSC® S7700111

Medite TricoyaMedite Tricoya has been jointly developed between Medite Europe and Accsys Technologies. Made using its patented acetylation technology, Accsys successfully developed and commercialised a revolutionary modified solid wood product marketed worldwide under the brand name Accoya® wood. Accoya® wood is characterised by its durability, dimensional stability and reliability properties which have now been replicated in the production of Tricoya wood elements which are used to manufacture Medite Tricoya.

Medite Ecologique is also available in the following sizes: 9mm, 12mm and 15mm. Panel sizes will vary according to customer requirements. Other thicknesses are available by special request.

DURABLE 50 YEAR GUARANTEE

DIMENSIONALLY STABLE

DESIGN FREEDOM

LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS

DESIRED SERVICE LIFE OF 60 YEARS

PERFECT FOR COATING

FUNGAL RESISTANT

SUSTAINABLY SOURCED

Medite PlusMedite Plus MDF is a specially engineered panel with an extra-smooth surface finish. Enhanced specifically after years of careful research Medite Plus gives superior results with both traditional wood-based finishes and sophisticated powder coating processes. Its consistent high quality and fine machining properties offer wide design freedom.

Medite UltraliteMedite Ultralite MDF maintains the excellent surface smoothness and stability of normal MDF. Medite Ultralite can be painted to achieve high quality surface finishes and provide a uniform substrate for overlaying. Major benefits include easier handling, reduced tool wear and can be selectively used in applications where the lighter weight features are appreciated. Developed at Medite’s world class MDF facility in Clonmel, Medite Ultralite broadens the range of the Medite family of high performance MDF products.

Medite VentMedite Vent MDF is a high performance breathable external sheathing panel suitable for use in all types of timber frame structures. Combining high racking strength in excess of Category 1 requirements with excellent vapour permeability and high weather resistance, it is the perfect choice for the outer layer in ‘diffusion open’ wall and roofing applications.

Medite TradeMedite Trade MDF is a multi-purpose, cost-effective board designed for use in internal applications. Benefits include easier handling, lower transport costs and reduced tool wear. This general-purpose MDF is suitable for most on site applications, for more demanding applications choose Medite Premier. Medite Trade enhances the extensive range of high performance products.

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Neat Match Primed MDF A bead and butt profiled moisture resistant MDF. Ideal for kitchen and bathroom applications.

Board size Structural use Chain of Custody Product code

3050x1220x9mm Long Grain N/A FSC® S7700159

1220x2440x9mm Short/Cross Grain N/A FSC® S7700179 3

2440x1220x9mm Long Grain N/A FSC® S7700180 3

Neat Form Flexible MDF Board size Structural use Chain of Custody Product code

1220x2440x9mm N/A FSC® S7700126 3

2440x1220x9mm N/A FSC® S7700116 3


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ChipboardFlooring

P5 P5 flooring grade moisture resistant chipboard is specified

by NHBC for new build applications and is ideal for

domestic flooring and modular building. P5 is suitable

for humid/damp conditions and is therefore ideal for

kitchen or bathroom floors. The board is manufactured in

accordance with EN312-5:2003

Protect Made from moisture resistant P5 flooring grade chipboard

with a thermosetting resin impregnated Kraft paper on

both sides of the board, providing double protection and

preventing moisture ingress. It is recommended that the

joints are sealed with D4 Adhesive. Protects against site

spoil, impact and wear & tear of heavy site traffic.

Decorative Protect As the P5 Protect but with a unique decorative wood

grain finish. It greatly improves the presentation of

new buildings and can even act as a finished floor if

necessary until an appropriate floor covering is laid.

Peel Clean Xtra Manufactured from moisture resistant P5 flooring

grade chipboard with an easy peel-off polyethylene

film which provides surface protection from site

spoil and wet trades whilst work is in progress. It

is recommended that the joints are sealed with D4

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600x2400x18mm TG4 P5

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600x2400x22mm TG4 P5

64 Yes FSC® S7500065 3

600x2400x18mm TG4 Peel Clean Xtra P5

80 Yes FSC® S7500072

600x2400x22mm TG4 Peel Clean Xtra P5

64 Yes FSC® S7500073 3

600x2400x18mm TG4Protect P5

80 Yes FSC® S7500066

600x2400x22mm TG4Protect P5

64 Yes FSC® S7500067 3

600x2400x18mm TG4 Decorative Protect P5

80 Yes FSC® S7500081

600x2400x22mm TG4 Decorative Protect P5

64 Yes FSC®

S7500078 3 Egger Joint & Joist D4 Adhesive when used with Egger T&G structural flooring boards, following the Egger Advanced Flooring System Fitting Method will provide the Egger Lifetime Guarantee for every floor you fit.

P5

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Insulation and Pinboards

Natural Insulation BoardLion Light Soft Hardboard. A fibre insulation board for internal use only as ceiling linings, a core material for partitions or carpet underlay.

Sundeala KA grey fibre board with a velvety surface on one side. Ideal for use as panelling, in wall linings, ceilings, pinboards and notice boards.

Also available in fire retardant treated.


2440x1220x12mm Lion Light Soft Hardboard

90 No PEFC S7800072

2440x1220x6mm Sundeala K

No No S7800027 3

2440x1220x9mm Sundeala K

No No S7800028 3

Hardboards

Standard HardboardMain applications are wall and ceiling linings, panelling, partitions, joinery, kitchen unit backboards, furniture units, caravan interiors, floor covering, floor underlay, signs and packing.

Perforated Mainly used for shop displays and acoustic applications.

Surface Coated Available in either white or magnolia for shop displays and kitchen & furniture units.

Oil Tempered High strength and increased water resistance than Standard Hardboard.


2440x1220x3mm Lion Standard Hardboard

150 No PEFC S7800075

2440x1220x3mm Lion Perforated Hardboard

150 No PEFC S7800018

2440x1220x3mm Lion White painted Hardboard

150 No PEFC S7800010

2440x1220x3mm Lion Oil Tempered Hardboard

150 No PEFC S7800025

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Decorative Veneers

6 Timber & Panel Products | Information Guide

Panel Products Decorative VeneersRidgeons Ltd is a specialist supplier of decorative veneered products to the furniture and construction industries, with many years field experience. We carry extensive stocks throughout our Group. The veneer examples displayed on this page are a just a selection of the extensive range we are able to provide. Please do not hesitate to contact your nearest branch for competitive price quotations.

CROWN CUT WHITE BEECH CROWN CUT MAPLE

A pale flesh coloured veneer with a fine texture. Growing in popularity because of its price and suitability for clear finishing in a wide range of applications.

A pale creamy white colour with a pink hue in the crowns. It has a subtle grain pattern which can be enhanced

with varnishes and polish. Maple is not ideal for staining. Specialist panels in ‘Fiddleback’ or ‘Birds Eye’ Maple are

available to order.

CROWN CUT CHERRY QUARTER CUT EUROPEAN OAK

A warm reddish brown colour with a fine grain pattern of character enhanced by the occasional pip. Most commonly used in reproduction furniture or kitchen and bedroom cabinets.

A straight grain version of the timber, with silvery rays. Generally a

wider specification than its American counterpart, and like all oaks, used in a

variety of applications.

CROWN CUT EUROPEAN OAK CROWN CUT SAPELE

A light brown coloured veneer with a medium texture. Growing in popularity because of its price and suitability for clear finishing in a wide range of applications.

A medium to dark reddish brown colour characterised by darker streaks. It is

used in the production of dining room furniture, office furniture, wall panelling

and boat building.

CROWN CUT CAROLINA PINE QUARTER CUT ASH

A warm yellow to light orange hue with a distinctive pattern. Very popular in the production of kitchen furniture and of course as a complement to solid pine.

A consistent pale straw colour with a pronounced grain pattern which remains

distinctive after staining or colouring. Ideal in contemporary furniture applications and shopfitting or

decorative doors.

QUARTER CUT SAPELE CROWN CUT STEAMED BEECH

A medium to dark reddish-brown colour, typically with a well marked stripe pattern and fine texture. Widely used in the office, reproduction and assorted furniture trades. A relatively low cost timber, which polishes easily.

Steamed Beech is slightly ‘pinker’ than the ‘natural’ White Beech with an even

and consistent colour. Used mainly in the furniture industry and suitable for

staining as well as for clear finishing.

CROWN CUT WALNUT Typical veneered board applications:• Cabinet making • Office furniture • Wall panels• Kitchen units • Shop fitting • Public house fitting• Bathroom fitting • Household furniture• Reproduction furniture • Boat fitting

Other sizes and veneer types available to order.Colour and textures shown are as accurate as printing processes will allow. Variations may occur.

A dark brown colour characterised by black streaks. It is used in the production of dining room furniture, office furniture and wall panelling.

OAK WALNUT SAPELE MAPLE ASH BEECH CHERRY PINE

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VENEERED MDF6mm

With Balancer13mm

Veneered 2/S19mm

Veneered 2/S26mm

Veneered 2/S

2440 x 1220 2440 x 1220 2440 x 1220 3050 x 1220 2440 x 1220

Oak Q/C 4 4 4 4 4

Oak C/C 4 4 4 4 4

Sapele Q/C 4 4 4 4 4

Sapele C/C 4 4 4 4 4

Maple 4 4 4 4 4

Ash 4 4 4 4 4

Steamed Beech 4 4 4 4 4

White Beech 4 4 4 4 4

Cherry 4 4 4 4 4

Pine 4 4 4 4 4

American Black Walnut 4 4 4 4 4

All of the above are available either from stock or to special order. Q/C = Quarter Cut, C/C = Crown Cut.For decorative veneers and types of veneered boards, e.g. Plywood, not listed contact your timber specialist at your local branch who will be pleased to help.

Direction of cut

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CROWN CUT VENEERSFlat Slicing (Crown Cut)

QUARTER CUT VENEERSQuarter Slicing (Quarter Cut)

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VENEERED MDF6mm

With Balancer13mm

Veneered 2/S19mm

Veneered 2/S26mm

Veneered 2/S

2440 x 1220 2440 x 1220 2440 x 1220 3050 x 1220 2440 x 1220

Oak Q/C 4 4 4 4 4

Oak C/C 4 4 4 4 4

Sapele Q/C 4 4 4 4 4

Sapele C/C 4 4 4 4 4

Maple 4 4 4 4 4

Ash 4 4 4 4 4

Steamed Beech 4 4 4 4 4

White Beech 4 4 4 4 4

Cherry 4 4 4 4 4

Pine 4 4 4 4 4

American Black Walnut 4 4 4 4 4

All of the above are available either from stock or to special order. Q/C = Quarter Cut, C/C = Crown Cut.For decorative veneers and types of veneered boards, e.g. Plywood, not listed contact your timber specialist at your local branch who will be pleased to help.

Direction of cut

Growth rings

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CROWN CUT VENEERSFlat Slicing (Crown Cut)

QUARTER CUT VENEERSQuarter Slicing (Quarter Cut)

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Laminated Pine Panels

Board size Pack quantity Product code

18mm 1200X 300 Laminated Pine A/B S7300443






18mm 1800X 600 Laminated S7300449

18mm 2400X 300 Laminated S7300410

18mm 2400X 400 Laminated S7300411

18mm 2400X 500 Laminated S7300413

18mm 2400X 600 Laminated S7300414

18mm 900X 300 Laminated S7300477



RFP stock a range of products to support the furniture industry. Our knowledge of timber ensures that we supply a consistent quality of material to satisfy the customers’ specialist requirements.

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Ridgeons also supplies timber products to the timber manufacturing and supply industries from our Ridgeons Forest Products operation based in East Anglia.Ridgeons Forest Products is the Timber Division of the Ridgeon Group responsible for the importing, processing and distribution of responsibly sourced quality softwood timber products to the timber manufacturers and suppliers.

Operating from a 12 acre site near Newmarket Suffolk, the Ridgeon Group continually invests in its timber production sawmill equipped with modern timber machinery, extensive covered storage, timber treatment plant, and very own mixed delivery fleet, including vehicles equipped with cranes.

Delivering to:

RIDGEONSForest Products

Specialist Timber & Sheet Materials Division

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Supplying to:

Manufacturers

3 Shed & Garden Building Manufacturers

Matching, Shiplap, Loglap, Framing, Flooring

3 Pine Furniture

3 Sunbeds, Saunas, Hot Tubs

3 Playground Equipment

3 Patterns & Moulds

3 Joinery

Sawn & Machined Softwood

3 Packaging

3 Mobile Homes, Lodges and Portable Buildings

3 Timber Frame Buildings

Wholesalers & Suppliers

3 Timber & Builders Merchants

3 Picture Frame Industry

3 Television, Film and Theatre Industry

3 Caravan Industry

3 Fencing & Garden Landscaping

Contractors

3 Shopfitting

3 Display & Exhibition

RFP range of quality softwood timber products include:

3 PAR & Mouldings

3 Skirtings & Architraves

3 Matchings

3 Shiplaps

3 Loglaps

3 Floorings

3 Framings

3 Deckboards

3 Decking Components

3 Sawn Joinery

3 Laminated Pine Panels

3 Fencing

3 Machined Carcassing

3 Sheet Materials

3 Picture Mouldings

RFP Services available:

3 Bespoke Machining

3 Cross Cutting

3 Trenching

3 Priming & Basecoat

3 Celcure Timber

Preservative Treatment

3 Protim Clearchoice

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3 Fire Treatment

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Conversion Tables

METRES RUN PER CUBIC METRE (m/m3)

mm 13mm 16mm 19mm 22mm 25mm 32mm 38mm 47mm 50mm 63mm 75mm 100mm19mm 4048 3289 277022mm 3496 2841 2392 206625mm 3077 2500 2105 1818 160032mm 2404 1953 1645 1420 1250 97738mm 2024 1645 1385 1196 1053 822 69344mm 1748 1420 1196 1033 909 710 59847mm 1637 1330 1120 967 851 665 56050mm 1538 1250 1053 909 800 625 525 425 40063mm 1221 992 835 722 635 496 418 338 317 25275mm 1026 833 702 606 533 417 351 284 267 212 17888mm 874 710 598 517 455 355 299 242 227 180 152100mm 769 625 526 455 400 313 263 213 200 159 133 100115mm 669 543 458 395 348 272 229 185 174 138 116 87125mm 615 500 421 364 320 250 211 170 160 127 107 80140mm 549 446 376 325 286 223 188 152 143 113 95 71150mm 513 417 351 303 267 208 175 142 133 106 89 67175mm 440 358 301 260 229 179 150 122 114 91 76 57200mm 385 313 263 227 200 156 132 106 100 79 67 50225mm 342 278 234 202 178 139 117 95 89 71 59 44250mm 308 250 211 182 160 125 105 85 80 63 53 40275mm 280 227 191 165 145 114 96 77 73 58 48 36300mm 256 208 175 152 133 104 88 71 67 53 44 33

LENGTHS CONVERSION FACTORS

NEAREST IMPERIAL METRIC

Length (Feet)

Metric equivalent

Length(m)

Equivalent Feet

Length (inches)

6 1.83 1.8 5 107/8

7 2.13 2.1 6 105/8

8 2.44 2.4 7 101/2

9 2.74 2.7 8 101/4

10 3.05 3.0 9 101/8

11 3.35 3.3 10 97/8

12 3.66 3.6 11 93/4

13 3.96 3.9 12 91/2

14 4.27 4.2 13 93/8

15 4.57 4.5 14 91/8

16 4.88 4.8 15 9

17 5.18 5.1 16 83/4

18 5.49 5.4 17 85/8

19 5.79 5.7 18 85/8

20 6.10 6.0 19 81/4

21 6.40 6.3 20 8

TO CONVERT TO MULTIPLY BY

Inches Millimetres 25.4(mm)

Feet Metres 0.3048(m)

Metres Inches 39.3701(in)

Metres Feet 3.28084(ft)

Square feet Square metres 0.092903(m2)

Square yards Square metres 0.836127(m2)

Squares (100sq.ft) Square metres 9.29030(m2)

Square metres Square feet 10.7639(ft2)

Square metres Square yards 1.19599(yd2)

Square metres Square 9 (100sq.ft) 0.107639(squares)

Cubic feet Cubic metres 0.0283168(m3)

Standards Cubic metres 4.67228(m3)

Cubic metres Cubic feet 35.3147(ft3)

Cubic metres Standards 0.21403(standards)

Tons Kilograms 1016.05(kg)

Tons Metric tonnes 1.016047(tonnes)

Metric tonnes Tons 0.984207(UK tons)

Kilograms Tons 0.00098421(UK tons)

Per 100 feet Per 100 metres 3.280840

Per 100 metres Per 100 feet 0.304800

Per 100 sq feet Per 100 sq metres 10.763600

Per 100 sq metres Per 100 sq feet 0.092906

Per 100 sq yards Per 100 sq metres 1.195390

Per 100 sq metres Per 100 sq yards 0.836127

Per standard Per cu metres 0.214028

Per cu metres Per standard 4.672280

Per cu foot Per cu metre 35.314700

Per cu metre Per cu foot 0.0283168PR

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OUR 26 BRANCHES ACROSS THE EAST OF ENGLANDBEDFORD | 01234 272292Windsor Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9SU

BURY ST EDMUNDS | 01284 731500 Beetons Way, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6TP

CAMBRIDGE NORTH | 01223 466000 Nuffield Road, Trinity Hall Industrial Estate, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TS

CAMBRIDGE SOUTH | 01223 466000 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3YB

COLCHESTER | 01206 548001 Peartree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0JW

DISS | 01379 641414 Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HW

HALESWORTH | 01986 875000 Broadway Drive, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8QR

HITCHIN | 01462 444970 1 Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0TY

IPSWICH | 01473 241200 39 Knightsdale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4JJ

KELVEDON | 01376 570700 London Road, Feering, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9EA

LOWESTOFT | 01502 517126 Cooke Road, South Lowestoft Industrial Estate, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7NA

MARCH | 01354 662000 Martin Avenue, March Trading Park, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0BW

MARTLESHAM HEATH | 01473 633900 32 Gloster Road, Martlesham Heath Business Park, Suffolk, IP5 3RD

NEWMARKET | 01638 666900 Unit 3, Newmarket Business Park, Studlands Park Avenue, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire, CB8 7ER

NORWICH | 01603 408400 186a Reepham Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SN

PAMPISFORD | 01223 497900 Solopark, Station Road, Nr Pampisford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HB

PETERBOROUGH | 01733 207820 6 Whitehead Drove, Fengate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5BF

ROCKLANDS | 01953 482000 Attleborough Road, Rocklands, Nr Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1UF

ROYSTON | 01763 255080 19 York Way, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5HJ

SAFFRON WALDEN | 01799 583000 Ashdon Road Commercial Centre, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2NQ

SAWBRIDGEWORTH | 01279 600600 West Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0BP

SNETTISHAM | 01485 544300 School Road, Snettisham, Norfolk, PE31 7XE

ST IVES | 01480 464215 122 Needingworth Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5LA

ST NEOTS | 01480 214463 Cambridge Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6SN

SUDBURY | 01787 881777 Off Windham Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2XH

THETFORD | 01842 760400 Burrell Way, Stephenson Industrial Estate, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3RW

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