Importer of Scandinavian Wood
As a recognised importer of Scandinavian wood, Vandecasteele Houtimport ensures that you have access to some of the most sustainable and high-quality wood species in the world. Scandinavian wood, with Scandinavian redwood as its best-known species, is renowned for its strength and beautiful light finish. Those qualities make it highly sought after in both construction and furniture manufacturing.
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The rising demand for sustainable material
Scandinavian wood, such as spruce and Scandinavian redwood, is known for its excellent quality and is used in a wide range of applications. As a timber wholesaler, we understand that the demand for this sustainable material continues to grow, thanks to its versatility and natural beauty. We are proud to offer these superior wood species, which not only meet high environmental standards but also exceed the aesthetic and structural expectations of our customers. As an experienced importer of Scandinavian wood, we can offer you a wide range of wood types tailored to your specific needs. Our wood import activities ensure a reliable supply of quality timber.
What is Scandinavian redwood?
Scandinavian redwood is the trade name for Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris, harvested in the forests of Sweden, Finland and Norway. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with the giant Californian redwood. The heartwood has a warm reddish-brown tone, while the sapwood is pale yellow. As a conifer, it belongs to the softwoods, although the difference between hardwood and softwood is botanical rather than a measure of strength. The cold northern climate makes the trees grow slowly, which produces tight growth rings, small knots and a stable, fine-grained timber.
Scandinavian redwood grades
Nordic sawmills grade redwood on the number, size and type of knots and other natural features. The most common grades in the European trade are listed below:
Unsorted combines the top grades and offers clean boards with few, small and sound knots.
Fifths contain more and larger knots and are widely used for general joinery and mouldings.
Sixths allow even more knots and are used where appearance matters less, such as packaging.
Strength-graded redwood, sorted into classes such as C18 and C24, is intended for load-bearing work.
For roof trusses, floor joists and timber frames, strength-graded structural timber in Scandinavian redwood comes with CE marking and a declaration of performance.
Uses and durability outdoors
Indoors, Scandinavian redwood is a favourite for windows, doors, staircases, skirting, panelling and furniture, because it machines easily and takes paint, stain and varnish well. Outdoors, the heartwood is rated moderately to slightly durable under EN 350, while the sapwood offers little natural resistance. That is why redwood for exterior use is usually pressure-impregnated or thermally modified, which extends its service life considerably. Thermally modified redwood is a popular choice for timber facades, where it combines a warm brown colour with good dimensional stability.
Start your next redwood order
Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of Scandinavian redwood and other Scandinavian wood? Contact us today. Our certifications ensure that all our wood is ethically sourced and traded, giving you guaranteed quality and sustainability. Whether you need unsorted boards for joinery or treated redwood for an exterior project, you receive advice from our timber specialists.
