demand for up to 50ft timber

[Graham w]

another daft thought, is there much demand for 40-50ft timber beams etc. even if there was only a handful of logs cut a year?

 

could you offer over sized douglas fir as an equivalent to laminated beams and make a reasonable profit?

 

or one piece cladding that spans the whole length of the build

is anyone able to produce or needed sizes they couldnt get?

 

Thanks

[agg221]

I have applied the principle once - was probably about 40ft, two pieces for use on a barn, done with an Alaskan.

 

In practice, I suspect the section you would need when building regs are involved may be extremely large, making it impractical, but if I am wrong I suspect the best bet would be to make some of the local independent architects aware of the capability, as the challenge is probably raising awareness of the capability, such that people specify them.

 

Alec

[Wood wasp]

This sawmill does full length trees. Greenheart up to 22m but Douglas only up to 12m so there will be a reason for that, possibly just logistics for moving it against value

 

http://www.aitkenhoward.co.uk/product/douglas-fir/

[codlasher]

53 feet was the longest I ever supplied.

 

Transport was costly and 'interesting'. Hauling from the stand where they grew we had to miss the tops of the gate posts as the trailer swung onto the road and on corners. With a 16' trailer the centre of balance was way beyond the back so ratchet straps were used to keep in place.

I believe the 80' climbing poles are put on the top of a timber load so they can lay over the tractor cab.

 

The 53' had a flashing beacon tied on the rear end and it was only 4' from the cab of the articulated lorry hauling it.

Yes there is a demand but it is not a regular thing. These were destined for ships spars. Larch or douglas was the choice, planted in 1890 & felled in 2010.

codlasher