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Frequently asked

What species of wood can I buy?

We exclusively stock solid hardwoods. Hardwoods are the most durable woods for use in the home, but are the hardest to buy on the high street.

Explore our timber selection here →

How is the wood prepared?

All our planks of wood are Kiln Dried and Planed All Round (PAR). This means every piece has a moisture content of 8-12%, so they’re not prone to movement or cracking. They’re planed for a flat and smooth surface. Then cut to your exact size dimensions and square edged, ready for joinery or treatment.

What can I use the wood for?

As all planks are Kiln Dried and Planed All Round (PAR), they are designed for internal use or external use. Unlike air dried or green wood, which isn’t dried to a low enough moisture content to ensure it doesn’t move in the ambient temperature of our homes, Kiln Dried is ready for use.

Whether you’re looking for planks to make shelves, perform glue joint joinery or even a chopping board, our boards are ready for use.

Can I use the wood for exterior projects?

Yes. All boards are suitable for exterior use. We’d recommend purchasing a protective treatment, such as danish oil or a strong varnish, which has UV filtering to help protect the wood discolouring from the elements.

Where do you deliver?

We deliver to all UK postcodes.

Based in South London, UK, we dispatch most orders via third-party couriers. Delivery options start from £6.

How long will it take to receive my order?

You can select between three delivery options at checkout:

Standard (2 weeks)
Priority (1 week)
Express (same week delivery)

We send most orders via a Next Day Service on Thursdays for delivery on Friday to most UK postcodes.

Can I return an item I’ve ordered?

If your order has arrived damaged or defected, we will cover the cost for you to return the item to us for a replacement or refund.

Unfortunately, as every order is cut-to-size and made custom to requirements, we cannot accept returns.

Do you offer trade accounts?

We don’t currently have trade accounts, as Planks is designed with the DIYer in mind. However, if you’d like to order frequently at higher volumes, get in touch at hello@planks.co.uk with your requirements and we’ll see what we can do to help you.

How can I contact you?

You can contract us using the live chat on the website in the bottom right of your screen. We’ll get back to you within 24 working hours. Alternatively, drop us an email at hello@planks.co.uk.

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