At North West Timber we supply a wide range of high quality softwood PSE (planed square edge) timber. PSE is a machined, square edged section of timber which is normally used where a neat, clean finish is required. Our PSE is available in two grades Scandinavian 5ths Redwood and Sawfalling Whitewood PSE. It is suitable for a wide range of joinery applications where appearance is important and/or when a clean finish is required, for example, construction work or furniture building. PSE Timber is naturally easy to work with and machine, and is supplied unfinished, allowing you to finish the timber with your choice of stain, oil or lacquer finish.­ 

Whitewood or Redwood?  

Whitewood and Redwood are not technical terms but instead relate to the type of tree that the wood has been sourced from. As such, choosing which one to use for your PSE timber is generally done to personal preference. 

Whitewood is a fast-growing spruce that is native to wetter parts of the world. Due to the speed that it grows, whitewood has a wide grain and is light. 

Redwood, on the other hand, is most commonly derived from pine which is native to cooler parts of the world. Compared to Whitewood, Redwood looks neater and usually has less knots. 

All sizes are nominal and are not finished sizes.

Random Lengths provided. If set Lengths required please contact the sales team. When ordering, L/mtr refers to linear metre of timber.

Finished Size: 44mm x 32mm (+/- 1mm)
Image not to Scale

For technical information on our treatment process, click here.

If you require further information on our EX 50mm X 38mm Planed All Round Redwood give sales a call on 01942 720777 or email us on sales@nwtt.co.uk.