Would you return these posts?

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by Matt J, May 3, 2020.

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  1. Matt J

    Matt J Member

    Took delivery of these posts from Alsford Timber. They are 150x150mm x 3m posts for a pergola.

    I noticed today that 3 of them are free centre posts and are pretty split. Is this just an aesthetic issue or would you want them returned if it was you?

    I’ve never really worked with timber before so I don’t know what’s acceptable and what’s taking the *

    I’ve attached a picture here (I think).

    Matt
     

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  2. ginger tuffs

    ginger tuffs Screwfix Select

    its normal for timber to have splits and shakes
     
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  3. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Beat me to it. :)
     
  4. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Google timber shakes, it will help your concerns. ;)
     
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  5. nigel willson

    nigel willson Screwfix Select

    Looks more rustic
     
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  6. Matt J

    Matt J Member

    Thanks both! I just had a google on Timber Shakes. I see what you mean. So this is perfectly normal and shouldn’t cause any concerns I’m guessing based on what you’ve said?
     
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  7. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    You will be fine, I'm sure Alsford's will address any concerns you have if you give them a call.:)
     
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  8. Matt J

    Matt J Member

    Thanks @Astramax, Michael appreciated. I can sleep a little easier tonight now!
     
  9. Abrickie

    Abrickie Screwfix Select

    And as soon as they get of the phone they’ll wet themselves laughing, you cruel sod :D:D;)
     
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  10. rogerk101

    rogerk101 Screwfix Select

    Even if you were to find 150 x 150 softwood timber posts that were not split today, they'll all be even more split by the end of the summer.
    The only reason they wouldn't be split now is because they were not yet fully seasoned, so by the end of the summer they would have lost a whole lot more humidity resulting in a whole lot more splitting.
     
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  11. Matt J

    Matt J Member

    Very good point @rogerk101 , makes total sense!
     

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