FAQs

We pride ourselves on customer service and efficient product delivery. We always strive to get things right so that every customer is 100% satisfied with the service they receive. 

However, we also recognise there are occasions when problems can occur, and things go wrong. 

This section of Frequently Asked Questions aims to predict – and answer – many of the common queries our customers may have about our products and services, as well as direct them to the right place when they require more information. 

Yes, for orders of £300 or more and/or within a 60-mile radius. You can find out more about our delivery service here.  

We do our utmost to ensure orders arrive in an undamaged condition. If you feel your order has been damaged, you can return items to us by giving us a call on 0138824595 and a member of our team will be happy to help.

60 miles radius from Crook in County Durham and accesible for van delivery.

Yes, customers that order online or by phone can collect their goods in person from our warehouse near Crook. You can find directions and our opening hours here. 
People can also walk in and buy in store 

There are various ways customers can contact us for information or when placing an order. Call us on 01388249595, email sales@evatimber.com or fill out contact form on our website or pop in to our store in Crook, DL15 8JL. 

Timber has a multitude of functions in construction, farming, and landscaping, and is used by both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. We stock sustainably sourced regularised timber, treated timber, sawn timber, timber decking, round timber, and round poles in a variety of dimensions that can be cut to size to suit any project. 

Regularised timber and sawn timber are mostly used in general construction, building work, and joinery. Treated timber and round timber is for fencing and outdoor applications. 

For more information about our wide range of timber products click here. 

How you store timber depends on the type of timber itself. 

With the exception of unseasoned wood, it’s recommended you don’t store your timber outside. The reason for this is that outdoor elements like cold, moisture, and heat can cause timber to warp or bow. 

Timber should be stored indoors in horizontal stacks off the ground and on a flat surface. It should be kept away from rain and moisture, and ideally out of direct sunlight. It should also be spaced out to provide proper ventilation. 

Not quite, unseasoned timber should not be stored outside. Treated timber can be used and stored outside with the exception of use class 2 which shouldn’t not be exposed to the outside area 

Might be worth saying that we store our timber indoor with exception of uc3 and uc4 treated timber 

Timber is widely used in construction and is safe to handle, easy to cut, extremely durable, and has impressive thermal properties. Timber can be used in heavy construction for columns, trusses, piles, caissons, and more and for light construction as joists, beams, rafters, roofing battens, and stud walls. It can also be used for temporary construction work such as scaffolding, formwork, falsework, and shoring. 

Other uses for timber in construction include doors, window frames, gates, fencing, garden structures, boundary marking, and more. 

C16 and C24 refer to the strength grade of the timber set by the British Standards Institution and involves assessing any defects such as knots that can lower its strength. 
Essentially, the higher number grade, the stronger and better quality the timber is. Therefore, C24 timber is superior to C16 timber. 
 
C16 timber is versatile, relatively cheap, and the most common type of carcassing timber in the UK. It is normally used for internal construction projects like walls, floors, and roof joists. 
 
C24 timber is more expensive than C16 due to its superior strength and appearance. It is mostly used for external construction like shed bases and decking. 

It depends on the size and nature of your DIY project. In general, pine and spruce (we don’t do cedar) are softwoods that are easy to work with. Pine is highly resistant to moisture and ideal for outdoor applications such as decking.

Spruce and pine are softwoods and generally considered structural timber. They are interchangeable for most structural applications. Spruce has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than pine and therefore a slight advantage. However, spruce is more expensive than pine, so choice often comes down to budget size. 
Pine can be treated and used in applications where moisture is likely. Spruce is often treated but recent studies show it doesn’t absorb Tanalith and other preservative chemicals as well as pine does due to struture of its fibres. 

Like many products, timber should be UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) and CE (Conformite Europeenne) marked to show it meets health, safety, and environmental requirements in both the UK and EU. 

Timber is a highly sustainable construction material because it is infinitely renewable and one of the most environmentally friendly materials available. 
 
All the timber we import or source from homegrown regions has been harvested responsibly from forests that have been certified by the industry-standard Forest Stewardship Council or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. These forests are well managed and continuously replenished to ensure no damage is caused to the surrounding environments or native flora and fauna. 
 
Also might be worth saying that logging is a process that helps to preserve the ecosystems and keep forests healthy 
 
At Eva Timber, we firmly believe timber is the most natural, sustainable, and versatile material used in construction, building, fencing, and other project work. 
 
You can read more about our proactive approach to sustainability here.