Value-Added Processing
Lumber
We process our softwood pine logs at our sawmilling operations into kiln-dried, high-quality graded lumber products.
We process our softwood pine logs at our sawmilling operations into kiln-dried, high-quality graded lumber products.
Our sawmilling operations produce two main categories of lumber products — structural timber graded to SANS standards and non-structural appearance-grade timber for diverse applications.
Load-bearing timber graded to South African National Standards, ideal for construction applications.
S5P Grade
5.2 MPa bending stress, planed finish
S7P Grade
7.2 MPa bending stress, planed finish
Roof-truss manufacturing, timber frame construction
Non-structural timber for furniture, joinery, crating and general-purpose applications.
Clear (CL)
No knots — premium appearance grade
Select / Semi-clear (SE)
Minimal knots — high-quality appearance
Industrial (DL)
Tight-knot grade for industrial use
Crating (CR)
Packaging and crating applications
All lumber products are sold on an ex-mill basis. Payment terms are flexible — we accept cash upfront via EFT or approved credit arrangements.
Cash Payment (CID)
Cash upfront via EFT — Cash in Deposit (CID) arrangement for immediate supply.
Credit Application
Apply for approved credit terms through our formal Credit Application process.
Niel Gouws
Lumber Sales Manager
SAFCOL delivers kiln-dried, SABS-approved structural and appearance-grade lumber — sourced from FSC-certified plantations and processed at our state-of-the-art sawmill.