WHAT IS TIMBER

Timber is a term that refers to either unfelled trees or trees that have been harvested which retain their bark or other characteristics for aesthetic purposes. In most parts of the world Timber is also known as Lumber.
Timber or Lumber is nothing but wood used for building, domestic and other engineering purposes. It is obtained from the trunk of trees. Trees give different types of timber which can be used for different kinds of works.

TYPES OF TIMBER

Timber is a term used to describe the softwood and hardwood trees that are cut and milled into lumber. Different classification of types of timber can be done in various ways based on the type of wood used or hardness of the timber. Timber can be classified into four different types.
Sapwood
Heartwood
Softwood
Hardwood