| 1. | Dry Kiln or Unseasoned | 14. | Post / Timber / Beams / Stringers | |
| 2. | Structural Light Framing | 15. | Railroad Ties | |
| 3. | Light Framing | 16. | 4/4 Commons | |
| 4. | Structural Joists and Planks | 17. | Furring / Strips | |
| 5. | Long dimension - 22' & longer | 18. | 4/4 Selects | |
| 6. | MSR dimension | 19. | 5/4 thicker Common / Selects | |
| 7. | Dimension Pullouts | 20. | Shop / Moulding Stock | |
| 8. | Laminating Stock | 21. | Cut Stock | |
| 9. | Radius Edge Decking | 22. | Industrial Clears | |
| 10. | Studs | 23. | Export Clears | |
| 11. | 3" & 4" Structural | 24. | Export Merch / Commons | |
| 12. | Hardwood Flooring | 25. | Pit props and poles | |
| 13. | Electrical Mouldings | 26. | Railway Sleepers |
Wood, Pulp and Paper in Canada:
Wood, pulp and paper is a fundamental industrial force which has helped to shape the economic development of Canada. No other industry has had such far-reaching effects on the Nation's economy and every Canadian is touched directly or indirectly by this manufacturing enterprise which converts the harvest of the forest into thousand or essential, economical, and convenient products symbolic of twentieth century living.
Ara supplies a full range of lumber products from softwood species known for their strength and reliability; Hem-Fir (SPF), Douglas-Fir, Western Hemlock, Western Red Cedar, Yello
w, Sitka Spruce and Balsam.
This range of constant high quality lumber is straight grained and smooth textured with a high strength to weight ratio. The lumber has good nailing properties and finishes attractively well with most glues, preservatives, stains and paints. They can be seasoned easily and uniformly in dry kilns. Kiln drying reduces warping, checking, twisting, shrinking and nail popping thus providing years of long lasting beauty.
Ara's wide spread source of supplies provides an excellent specification base, whether the customer's requirements call rough green boards, carcassing, cutting or kiln dried dimension lumber. Ara ensures their customers receive the highest quality products best suited for their needs.
Ara supplies timber from British Columbia which contains more than half of Canada's commercial timber. The forests of British Columbia are mainly coniferous and represent one of the few remaining sources of clear and large sized softwood timber in the world. Ara can supply timber in a wide range of popular sizes and thicknesses. The availability of different lengths, widths, and thicknesses provides materials suitable for a wide range of products.
Product Finder - Lumber
600-837 W. Hastings St, Vancouver B.C. Canada V6C 3N6
Tel: (604) 688-5666 Fax: (604) 688-5660
E-mail: araco@arasales.com
