I just bought X number of square meters of 34x145 pressure-treated timber. I find it to be faded, there are "roses" on all the ends, you can see that it has been handled multiple times in a bundle, etc. Otherwise, it is very worn with flaked splinters and handling marks as mentioned. I checked the label from the manufacturer, and it was manufactured/sawn/treated in January 2024, and I bought the timber from the supplier/building merchant in July, so it's half a year old timber.
How new/fresh timber should/can you expect to get when you buy NEW decking?
How new/fresh timber should/can you expect to get when you buy NEW decking?
Without knowing exactly, we usually buy approximately 12 months, however, printed decking should not differ so that you get a bundle of newly printed and one that has been standing for almost a year because then there will be a big appearance difference.
Half a year is no time for treated wood, but rather reasonable. A major advantage is that the wood does not become as heavy to lift since it has had some time to dry.
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The appearance difference is gone after a winter and a summer, and all the pressure-treated becomes roughly the same, provided the decking is outdoors.Rejäl said:
Well, that is not our experience; we have had a couple of decks over the years that haven't evened out after a few years..S skogaliten said:
It all depends on how much sun exposure the old bundle had, as well as if the customer treats the decking before the color variations have stabilized..
The age is not unusual, but didn't you have the opportunity to check the condition before?R RallyrompanCB said:
I agree with the others here, age practically doesn't matter, and in some respects, slightly more "aged" wood can actually be better than something that's completely fresh.
Bleaching and large color variations can be grounds for complaints, but it very much depends on how forgiving the situation is. If all the wood is approximately equally bleached, I would just go with it.
When it comes to the splintery and marked wood, there are two scenarios: if the majority of the wood is that poor quality, you should just send it back. But if it's "manageable" amounts where you can't turn or flip to make use of them, I would set it aside and file a complaint once you're done.
Bleaching and large color variations can be grounds for complaints, but it very much depends on how forgiving the situation is. If all the wood is approximately equally bleached, I would just go with it.
When it comes to the splintery and marked wood, there are two scenarios: if the majority of the wood is that poor quality, you should just send it back. But if it's "manageable" amounts where you can't turn or flip to make use of them, I would set it aside and file a complaint once you're done.
You decide what you want. Just go to the hardware store and choose exactly which boards/planks you want, and which not. You can also ask them to open another bundle.
If you have ordered home delivery, just go there and exchange them. However, do not expect any compensation for the delivery, just because the timber is six months old. As mentioned, the age is almost irrelevant. It's the condition that is decisive. Six months is considered very fresh timber. Newer pressure-treated wood is not fun, as it is almost damp. Very heavy and will shrink a lot.
If you have ordered home delivery, just go there and exchange them. However, do not expect any compensation for the delivery, just because the timber is six months old. As mentioned, the age is almost irrelevant. It's the condition that is decisive. Six months is considered very fresh timber. Newer pressure-treated wood is not fun, as it is almost damp. Very heavy and will shrink a lot.
Okay, thanks. Yes, it was home delivery and I understand about the age but it just felt like they found this bundle "at the back" after a lot of handling. Just so tired of not having that sense at the lumberyard, to want to send decent material.A AG A said:
Okay, well I actually agree, but I was really disappointed that they sent the leftover bundle that they hadn't gotten rid of until now.Dowser4711 said:
Yes, I was really mostly disappointed that they send "damaged boring" wood.Rejäl said:
Where did you order it from?
6 months is quite fresh because it needs time to be harvested and transported, etc. as well.
However, most places you order from typically have no problem replacing items if they are in very poor condition.
It could have been inside a hiv, for example, and would be impossible to see before delivery.
6 months is quite fresh because it needs time to be harvested and transported, etc. as well.
However, most places you order from typically have no problem replacing items if they are in very poor condition.
It could have been inside a hiv, for example, and would be impossible to see before delivery.
If it is that damaged, you should file a claim for the bundle; if it is individual boards, document before breaking the bundle and check what the lumber yard says about it.
You are aware that timber is delivered by truck, often a truck with a trailer at a time, so lumber yards usually have a stock they pick from?
You are aware that timber is delivered by truck, often a truck with a trailer at a time, so lumber yards usually have a stock they pick from?