Description
MGP10 90 x 35mm pine is a lighter structural framing section, commonly used for internal walls and other framing that does not need the extra width of a 45mm member. The framing is seasoned (dried), planed to accurate and consistent dimensions, passed through a machine stress grader and visually inspected, so members can be selected from the span tables in AS 1684 Residential Timber-Framed Construction or specified by an engineer.
The 90mm depth matches 90 x 45mm framing, so walls built from either section finish at the same thickness and take the same jambs and linings. The MGP10 grade is set by stiffness: WoodSolutions explains that the 10 is a rounded characteristic modulus of elasticity of 10,000 MPa. Machine stress graded timber is graded to AS/NZS 1748, with grade properties verified by in-grade testing to AS/NZS 4063.
Technical Specifications
| Material | Pine |
|---|---|
| Stress grade | MGP10 (characteristic modulus of elasticity 10,000 MPa) |
| Grading standard | AS/NZS 1748, machine stress graded |
| Section | 90 x 35mm |
| Seasoning | Seasoned |
| Finish | Dressed |
| Treatment | Untreated |
| Species | Radiata pine |
| Design reference | AS 1684 span tables, or engineer’s design |
Length Options
| Length | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 2.4m | Studs cut to height for internal walls with 2400mm ceilings; noggings |
| 2.7m | Studs cut to height for internal walls with 2700mm ceilings |
| 3.0m to 3.6m | Taller internal studs, bulkhead and ceiling framing |
| 4.2m to 6.0m | Plates for long internal walls with fewer joins |
Where to Use
- Internal partition walls, where the span tables allow
- Bulkheads, service walls and wall linings over masonry
- Built-in robe and cupboard framing
- Noggings and blocking within 90mm walls
How to Use
- Confirm the section: check the AS 1684 span tables or the design drawings allow 90 x 35mm for each wall and member.
- Store: keep packs flat, off the ground and covered until the frame is closed in.
- Set out: set studs out from the corner so lining joints land on framing, doubling studs where a lining system needs a wider landing.
- Fix: nail or screw to the AS 1684 fixing schedule; pre-drill near ends if splitting is a risk.
- Protect: close in the frame promptly so the timber stays dry.
Important Notes
- Pickup only from our Keilor East yard.
- Member sizes must be confirmed by your builder, designer or engineer; this page is not structural design advice.
- This framing is untreated. Keep it dry and inside the building envelope; it is not for exposed, in-ground or wet locations.
- Termite management requirements depend on your location and are covered by AS 3660.1 and the National Construction Code; check with your building surveyor and use H2 treated framing where required.
- Priced and sold per length; choose the length from the options above.
