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Default Where to buy timber?

Bert Coules wrote:
What's the general opinion on what sort of supplier to use for timber?
I'm not after anything fancy: I plan to line my garage with battening,
insulate between the battens and cover with sheeting, but should I be
looking at "proper" timber yards, builders' suppliers like Jewson and
Travis Perkins, the big DIY stores, or what? In the past I've had good
and bad wood from a multitude of sources: at least in Wickes, say, I
could select the wood myself and reject anything that's twisted. Is
there a particular type or grade of timber I should use?

I'm in SE Kent (nearest town, Hythe). Can anyone recommend a good source
for my area? Or even wider afield if the quality could be guaranteed.

Many thanks.

Bert

I would go to a builders merchant that carries significant stocks of
timber. Some specialise in other areas and only have minimal timber.
Don't be afraid to ask for a discount or 'best price'

I suggest regularised sawn carcassing for your battens. This way they
will all be the same size and have rounded corners and a nearly smoothed
finish which better to handle. Consider pressure treated timber if it is
likely to get damp.
You might get away with shuttering ply which is about the ceapest. If
you ue 22mm then this will be strong enough for modest shelving an
cupboards without necessarily having to pick up on your studs every time.
Splash cheap white emulsion on all over and this will improve the
effectiveness of your lighting.

Bob