When a project starts to take shape, the right timber makes decisions easier. 3×2 timber is chosen when layouts must stay precise, and the structure has to behave exactly as planned. This size fits naturally into modern UK construction. It works for clean framing, organised spacing and builds where every section has a job. From residential extensions to commercial interiors, timber 3×2 is used by people who think ahead and build with intent.
What is 3×2 C16 Timber?
3×2 C16 timber is a structural softwood section strength graded for everyday construction. In nominal size, it is commonly supplied as 75×47 C16 timber. When it comes to actual size, you will probably measure out 70x45mm, depending on the manufacturer and finish. The C16 grade confirms it meets structural requirements for internal use, giving predictable performance once built into walls, frames or repeated runs.
3×2 timber keeps things simple on site. It comes in the familiar 63 x 38mm CLS timber and 75 x 47mm Treated timber sections, both working within the same 3×2 format builders already plan around. C16 grading gives the confidence that the timber will behave properly once fixed, not just on paper. With lengths from 2400mm up to 3600mm, it fits real room sizes, real cutting plans and real build sequences. Choose untreated for dry internal work, or moisture resistant where conditions call for extra protection.
What is 3×2 timber used for?
Stud walls and partitions
Timber 3×2 is a classic choice. It gives you a strong skeleton for plasterboard, insulation and services, without making rooms feel smaller. In a loft conversion or an extension, it is the section that helps keep walls straight, corners crisp, and boards sitting flat without fighting you.
Internal framing in refurbishments
3×2 wood is used to create a clean, consistent frame you can trust. For example, battening out a wall so you can level it, building a boxing around pipework, or forming a neat chase for cables.
Pergola frame and garden structures
3×2 timber works well for cross members, roof slats, bracing, and secondary framing. It helps you create a tidy grid overhead. Add lighting, shade, or climbing plants, and the frame still stays stable.
Built-in benches and seating runs
Outdoor seating often fails when the frame flexes or twists. 3×2 timber is used to build the supporting frame under the bench, the legs, the braces, and the back support. It gives a firm sit feel, not a wobbly one. In a garden, that can be a straight bench along a fence line, a corner bench around a fire pit, or a fixed seating run near the patio doors.
Raised planters that look like garden furniture, not pallets
Raised planters often look messy because the frame is weak or the boards do not sit square. 3×2 timber is ideal for the internal frame that holds the planter straight, supports corners, and keeps the sides from bowing when filled with soil. The result looks more like a built garden feature than a temporary box. It also makes it easier to add a top lip, edging, or a seating edge around the planter.
Light decking support and step frames
For small deck platforms, garden steps, or a levelled base for a seating area, 3×2 timber can be used for the supporting framework, especially for low-height builds and step structures. It helps form clean rectangles, square corners and stable step frames.
Garages, sheds, garden rooms
In garages and sheds, 3×2 timber is used for internal framing, shelving frames, workbench supports and tool walls. In a garden room, it can be used for secondary framing, battens, and internal supports that keep panels neat and lines straight.
Play structures and practical family builds
For family gardens, 3×2 is often used for frames that need to be strong but not chunky. Think of a simple climbing frame structure, a sandpit surround with a proper seat edge, a playhouse base, or a tidy step-up platform. It is also great for building durable storage, such as a bike rack, log store, or covered bin area.
Fencing details and outdoor features
Not the whole fence, but the parts that make it look finished. 3×2 timber works for gate bracing, framing for slatted screens, decorative privacy panels, and the structure behind a clean modern fence design. It helps keep everything aligned so panels do not sag and gates do not drop after a season.
Temporary structures and site practicals
Timber 3×2 is also a practical choice for temporary framing, protective screens, simple partitions, and quick support structures on site.
Benefits of timber 3×2
Keeps walls slim while maintaining clean, straight lines.
Cuts and fixes quickly, helping speed up framing and fit-out work.
Predictable performance once installed, with minimal movement.
Suitable for repeated framing runs without constant adjustment.
Flexible enough for both residential and commercial projects.
Simple to integrate with insulation, services and finishes.
A cost-effective choice for everyday construction tasks.
Why Choose Our 3×2 wood timber?
When people choose 3×2 timber, they are usually balancing three things: price, reliability and timing. At Sheet Materials Wholesale, we build our offer around exactly that balance.
Our 3×2 wood timber is priced with real projects in mind. Competitive prices, trade discounts, and bulk or pallet deals make sense whether you are buying for a full site or a single build at home. The aim is simple: proper value for money without cutting corners on quality.
We keep UK stock, so you are not waiting for materials to appear from nowhere. That allows us to offer fast UK delivery, including next-day delivery available, with kerbside delivery to the site or home. It works for large commercial jobs and for residential projects where timing matters just as much. If you are planning ahead, volume discounts and pallet quantities help control budgets on bigger builds.
Every order comes with a VAT invoice provided, and order tracking is standard, not an extra. If you need clarity before buying, we offer a fast quote, so you can make decisions quickly and move on with the build. We supply both trade and DIY, nationwide. Same clear process, same level of service.
At Sheet Materials Wholesale, you can purchase 3×2 Timber at low wholesale prices with fast nationwide delivery for most of items within 1-3 working days across the UK. Next-day delivery is also available on most orders. Competitive rates guaranteed.
FAQ
Where to buy 3x2 timber?
You can buy 3x2 timber online at Sheet Materials Wholesale, choose the size you need, add it to your cart and check out from our UK shop anytime.
How much is 3x2 timber?
Prices start from about Ā£2.65, depending on length and grade, and you can always check exact pricing and add to basket on the Sheet Materials Wholesale website.
What size screws for 3x2 timber?
Most general fixings are done using 35ā50mm wood screws. If you are fixing plasterboard or battens, adjust the length so the screw goes through the timber fully with at least 10ā15mm extra thread into the next layer.
What lengths does 3x2 timber come in?
At Sheet Materials Wholesale, 3x2 timber is stocked in common building lengths: 2400mm, 3000mm and 3600mm.
C16 CLS 3×2, is kiln-dried for controlled moisture and straightness. Sanded all round with soften edges on the timbers for less risky and easier operations. CLS 38mm x 63mm is reliable for stud walls, overall wall framing and floor lining, stable and ready for a variety of both; non-structural and structural use.
C16 CLS 3×2, is kiln-dried for controlled moisture and straightness. Sanded all round with soften edges on the timbers for less risky and easier operations. CLS 38mm x 63mm is reliable for stud walls, overall wall framing and floor lining, stable and ready for a variety of both; non-structural and structural use.
Our C16 graded 3×2 timber that stays straight and strong, it is kiln dried and minimises movement. The pressure treatment resists rot and pests. It comes from a slow-grown softwood, which means a smoother finish, excellent stability and robust load performance.
Our C16 graded 3×2 timber that stays straight and strong, it is kiln dried and minimises movement. The pressure treatment resists rot and pests. It comes from a slow-grown softwood, which means a smoother finish, excellent stability and robust load performance.
Our C16 graded 3×2 timber that stays straight and strong, it is kiln dried and minimises movement. The pressure treatment resists rot and pests. It comes from a slow-grown softwood, which means a smoother finish, excellent stability and robust load performance.
