Wood
It’s also known as wood. Wood is a different substance that is required for finishing work of a house, such as doors, door frames jamb frames, architraves, and more.
As a natural building material that has certain properties like moisture content, the strength, elasticity, hardness and so on. All of these characteristics differ between different types of woods. They also are dependent on the seasons and the surrounding environment.
When it is extracted from trees, the wood contains moisture content which must be dried prior to using it for commercial use. The normal and acceptable level of moisture content of timber is 8 to 12%. If timber is not properly dried and the moisture content is out within the acceptable range, the possibility of shrinking and swelling could occur in wood.
The wood shrinks because of a decrease in moisture content and then expands due to an increase in moisture content. The process continues till the content of moisture is at par and is in equilibrium with the temperatures and air’s humidity.
The process is controlled when the wood is properly dried in the process known as KD (Kiln dried). When buying, the term KD is usually affixed to the sacks of wood, which indicates that it was dried in a kiln.
Wood Price in Pakistan
The woods that are available on the market are identified by the names of the trees which are harvested. The most commonly used woods used in building houses are:
Partal
It is a very widely accessible wood from Pakistan and is also the most affordable of all. It is easily recognized by its white creamy color fresh extracted, and then change to a light brown color after it has dried. It is described as lightweight and soft wood, with extremely low crushing and bending strengths. It isn’t a good wood if high-quality and aesthetics of woodwork is sought after. This kind of wood is susceptible to termites and other bugs even if it is properly treated.
The current price for Partal timber in Lahore in the city of Lahore is The price is Rs 2700/cft(Imported)
Kail
Local pinewood is referred to by the name of Kail. Pakistani Kail is a high-quality and affordable wood utilized in the construction of houses. However, it’s not so widespread as it was due to this, the cost has increased. When you purchase Kail wood, be sure that it’s Local Kail as many kinds of imported kail are also available like German Kail as well as Malaysian Kail which are more expensive and less durable as in comparison to the local Kail.
The current cost of Pakistani Kail wood in Lahore The price range is between Rs 2700 and 3800 per cubic foot.
The current price of Kail wood imported from Lahore The price range is Rs 3000 to 3600 per cubic foot
Yellow pine
The wood is imported in bags of wood from America and is harvested from various pine trees. It is characterized by straight and round grains with patterns. It can be distinguished by its yellowish hue. This wood is not affordable nor expensive however it is recommended only for doors with frames (chogath). Its grain is noticeable and uneven surface after a hard grinding, which gives an the appearance of a rough surface after polishing. There is also more movement due to expanding and shrinking even after it has been dry kiln-fired.
The current price of Yellow pine wood from Lahore The price range is from Rs 3800 up to 5800/cft
Ash Wood
The most widely used wood for constructions of high quality can be described as Ash wood. It’s not cheap or too costly, however it does have positive characteristics, such as moderate strength in crushing and bending with less movement in the shape of swelling and shrinkage. Straight grains are light brownish white color.
Price for Ash timber in Lahore between Rs 9000 and $9600/cft
Mohagni
Mohagni is an extremely fine and highly recommended kind of wood for constructions of high quality. It’s less expensive than diyar, however it is more costly in comparison to Meranti. It has a brownish red color and a smooth and smooth surface. Like diyar, it also has the characteristics of preventing termite attack and a lot less movement once it is dried. Because of its toughness, it is recommended for use on doors. The only downside is that it is coated with a dark polish because of its dark tones. It comes in two different qualities: the mohaagni as well as sapele.
Price for Mohagni lumber in Lahore price: 6500 Rs/cft
The current price for Mohagni(sapele) timber in Lahore in Lahore: Rs 8000/cft
Deodar
Also known commonly as “Diyar wood”, extracted from the national tree of Pakistan. It is extremely tough however it is expensive to use in the construction of houses. It is smooth, straight and evenly the texture of the grains. It’s characteristic is extremely low or no movement, i.e. shrinking and swelling is not a common place in this kind of wood. It is also not susceptible to termites or other insect attacks.
Present cost of Deodar/Diyar Wood in Lahore the price is Between Rs. 4500 and 9000 per cubic foot
Red Oak
Like ash wood, oak is a different hardwood that comes in yellowish brown and reddish shades. It is characterized by very thin grain open and straight. The majority of oak wood is used to make furniture and cabinets and is not recommended for doors as it is almost grainless after polishing.
Present cost of wood from oak in Lahore in Lahore is Rs 8500/cft
Meranti dark brown
Similar to mohagni and mohagni, meranti is a different hardwood which is available in dark brown and reddish colors. It has extremely thin grains straight and wide. It is hard to distinguish from mohagni as it is it has similar grains and colors so care should be taken when purchasing mohagni because the dark brown meranti is sold on the market by various sellers as mohagni. Dark brown meranti is more expensive than mohaagni.
Price of dark brown meranti in Lahore the price is Rs 5600/cft
Green Maple
Another wood from the United States that is distinctive in texture, color, and durability making maple a preferred choice for woodworkers of every kind. The maple wood has a smooth uniform texture and typically straight grain, with variations like birdseye, flame, tiger and wavy or even fiddleback. This wood is ideal for doors, however it is most often utilized in furniture that is of high-end quality.
Present price for Green Maple wood from Lahore price: $ 6100/cft
Check for quality at the site
The quality of wood is checked thoroughly by an experienced expert. But as a layman buying wood, quality checks must be conducted
- Wood must be labeled that reads KD “Kiln dried” on it especially if imported(not suitable for all woods like yellow pine for Chogaths). Certain locally grown woods can be air dried and in that the KD label is not necessary. If you can, check the content of moisture using a the moisture meter. It must be within the acceptable between 8 and 12%.
- The wood board’s edges must not show too many cracks that are crazy, since it means that the wood was dried too fast. In such instances, the exterior of the wood boards dry while leaving the wood core moist and with moisture.
- Find knots that are present in the wood. Small knots that don’t extend throughout the entire depth of the timber are fine. But the preferred knot is zero or the smallest knots that are possible.
- Buy timber that has been cut to a the size that leaves the least amount of waste or even zero. E.g. If your doors are normal size 7 feet. and 3.5 feet. buy lumber boards with lengths of either 14 feet. or 10 feet.
Quantity check at site
Quantity of timber is measured in cubic feet. However it is calculated in inches and then converted into feet if timber is sawed into lengths that are 2 inches wide since most of woodwork such as making of doors is carried out in maximum height of length in 2 inches whereas for chogaths most commonly used is 1.5 inches.
Let us suppose we have timber sawed in lengths as shown in above image and has following measurements:
Length = 14’ (168 inches)
Width = 1’ (12 inches)
Height = 2” (2 inches)
Total Quantity in cubic inches = Length (in.) x Width (in.) x Height (in.)
= 168 (in.) x 12 (in.) x 2 (in.)
= 4032 in3
Now let us convert in3 to ft3
1 ft3= 1728 in3 (12 in. x 12 in. 12 in.)
Hence,
Total Quantity in cubic feet = 4032 / 1728
= 2.33 ft3.
Add cubic feet of all timber lengths to get total quantity.
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