What Is Dar in Timber

DAR. Timber that has been dressed all round ie on all surfaces. Dressed. Timber finished to a smooth surface on one or more surfaces.

What is Dar finish?

Dressed All Round (DAR) The “finish” of the timber is the appearance of the surface of the product. Dressed All Round or DAR is machined finished whereby the timber has been planed on all sides and is very smooth, with rounded edges.

What is the difference between rough sawn and Dar timbers?

In between rough sawn timber and dressed timber sits dried laser pine. Also known as rougher header, dried laser pine is finished with serrated knives, resulting in a finish that is less rough than rough sawn timber, but more textured than dried dressed timber.