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Surplus C24 structural timber — C24 4.8m × 30 — London

London·30 lengths · 47×175mm·Listed 21d ago
£170/bundle
~135kg CO₂e saved

Sold by London Reclaim Co. (Demolition) · Ref L0142

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Condition grade 8/10 (Reclaimed). Assessed by the seller at listing; figures below relate to this specific lot of 30 lengths · 47×175mm.

About this lot

Surplus PEFC-certified structural timber. Kiln-dried, grade-stamped. Suitable for joists, rafters and load-bearing studwork. Located in London — collection or arranged regional delivery available. Fresh to market — posted 21 days ago by London demolition London Reclaim Co..

Surplus stock like this exists because projects over-order to avoid downtime — the saving gets passed to you instead of the skip. As reclaimed stock it carries genuine history — the full condition report below states exactly what to expect.

Measurements & specifications

Grade
C24 KD PEFC
Size
47 × 175mm × 4.8m
Location
London
Ref
SB-10-00
Quantity / lot size
30 lengths · 47×175mm
Moisture content (pin meter)
12% at point of listing
Section tolerance
±3mm sawn / ±0.5mm PAR
Straightness check
Bow under 4mm over 2.4m on sampled lengths
Storage
Banded on bearers, dry barn
Treatment
Kiln-dried, untreated

Condition report & known defects

8/10
  • Surface weathering consistent with age — structurally sound throughout.
  • Roughly 4 in 20 lengths have split ends — supplied over-length to cut clear.
  • Nail holes and fixings marks throughout — metal detected and pulled on 6% of boards.
  • Minor handling marks from salvage and palletising; nothing affecting use.

Carbon & sustainability notes

Reusing this material saves roughly 135 kg CO₂e versus felling, milling and kiln-drying virgin softwood (~0.45 kg CO₂e per kg of new timber).

That's equivalent to about 797 km of average petrol-car driving, or what 6 mature trees absorb in a year.

Reuse is the single fastest way to cut a build's embodied carbon — substitution beats offsetting every time.

Collection & delivery

  • Collection from the seller's London premises — telehandler on site, HGV access fine.
  • Regional pallet delivery can be arranged from £70 depending on postcode and lead time.
  • Inspection before purchase is encouraged — bring a tape and check sample units against the measurements above.

Typical applications

  • Formwork, hoarding and site protection
  • Garden structures, raised beds and decking
  • Structural joists, rafters and studwork (graded stock)
  • Feature cladding, shelving and furniture (reclaimed boards)

Questions about this lot

Is this timber structurally graded?+

Where the listing states a grade (C16/C24) the stamp is on the timber. Reclaimed boards from London Reclaim Co. are sold for non-structural use unless re-graded by an inspector.

Will reclaimed boards have nails in them?+

The seller has metal-detected the stock; expect the odd missed fixing — budget 1 saw blades for a lot this size and check with a detector before machining.

How should I store it before use?+

Keep it stick-stacked, off the ground and under cover, and let it acclimatise on site for 7–14 days before fixing internally.

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