Carcassing Timber – Brown Treated – Outdoor Gravel Boards

Product Overview

This brown pressure-treated sawn softwood carcassing timber is perfect for enhancing the durability of your fencing solutions. With dimensions of 22mm x 150mm (6" x 1") and a length of 2400mm, it's designed to act as a gravel board, creating a barrier between soil and timber panels to prevent moisture damage.

Features & Benefits

• Pressure-treated softwood: Resistant to rot, fungal decay, and insect attacks.
• Natural brown tint: Blends seamlessly with garden environments.
• Versatile gravel board: Protects fence panels from direct soil contact.
• Natural appearance: Can be left to weather naturally or customized with stain or paint.
• Kiln-dried stability: Minimizes the risk of warping and splitting.
• Easy handling: Simple to cut and secure with standard tools.

Applications

• Fence base protection: Prevents soil contact with panels, extending fence life.
• Domestic garden fencing: Suitable for improving service life of panel and closeboard fences.
• Flexible installation: Compatible with feather edge and panel fencing systems.
• Light construction projects: Ideal for garden borders and small outdoor structures.

Installation Guidance

• Proper storage: Keep off the ground and covered to prevent moisture exposure.
• Secure installation: Attach to base of posts with nails, screws, or clips.
• End grain treatment: Use preservative on cut ends to enhance longevity.

Compliance & Performance

• Outdoor suitability: Preservative treatment ensures durability in external applications.

FAQs

Q: Can this timber be painted?
A: Yes, it can be stained or painted as per your preference.

Q: Is additional treatment required?
A: It is recommended to treat cut ends with a preservative.

Q: How should the timber be stored?
A: Store off the ground and under cover to prevent unnecessary wetting.