Structural Pine • Treated Pine • Hardwood • Engineered Beams
Structural pine, treated pine, hardwood and engineered framing timber for house frames, extensions, decks and sheds — supplied locally from Frosts Timber & Building Supplies in Monegeetta.
By Frosts Timber & Building Supplies
Every build starts with the frame. Whether it’s a new house, a granny flat, a deck or a shed, the timber framing underneath is what everything else depends on — straight walls, solid floors, a roof that sits right.
At Frosts Timber & Building Supplies in Monegeetta, we supply builders, tradies and owner-builders across the Macedon Ranges and greater Melbourne with structural pine, treated pine, hardwood and engineered framing timber. In this guide, we cover the main types of framing timber, how to choose the right one, and why getting the frame right matters more than almost anything else on the job.
Timber framing is the structural skeleton of a building — the studs, plates, noggins, lintels, trusses, bearers and joists that everything else is built around. Get the frame right, and the linings, cladding, roofing and finishes all follow. Get it wrong, and every trade after you inherits the problem.
Framing timber needs to:
Meet structural grading standards (such as MGP10 or MGP12)
Resist warping, twisting and shrinkage
Carry the loads specified in the building plans
Suit the exposure and durability class required for the application
Different parts of a build call for different framing timber — here’s what we stock and where each one fits.
Kiln-dried, machine-graded pine framing — the standard choice for most residential wall, floor and roof framing.
Preservative-treated structural pine selected to the required hazard class and exposure. Treatment alone does not establish structural capacity or suitability for ground contact.
Cypress is a softwood; ironbark is a hardwood. Species, structural grade, durability and exposure all affect suitability for framing and posts.
Laminated veneer lumber and engineered beams for long spans, lintels and load-bearing points solid timber can’t handle alone.
A few things to check before you order:
The load – bearing walls, trusses and lintels need the structural grade specified for that span and load.
The exposure – internal framing, exterior framing and ground-contact applications each need a different treatment level.
The standard – residential framing in Australia is generally built to AS 1684 (Timber Framing Code); commercial and multi-residential jobs may carry extra engineering requirements.
The location – bushfire-prone areas (BAL ratings) and termite-prone regions can call for specific species or additional treatment.
Your builder, architect or engineer must specify the required timber size, grade and treatment. Bring that specification to Frosts so the team can check available products and pricing.
Australian conditions — heat, humidity, termites and, in some regions, bushfire risk — put real demands on framing timber.
Quality framing timber:
Holds its shape and doesn’t warp or twist after installation
Meets the structural grade specified in the plans
Resists termites and decay where treated or naturally durable species are used
Reduces callbacks from cracking, movement or non-compliant framing
Cutting corners on framing timber is one of the most expensive mistakes on a build — it’s the one part of the house nobody sees again once it’s lined and clad.
Frosts Timber & Building Supplies is a second-generation, family-owned business based at 8 Sawmill Ln, Monegeetta — supplying builders, tradies and owner-builders across the Macedon Ranges, Sunbury and greater Melbourne.
What you’ll find with us:
A huge range of framing timber — structural pine, treated pine, hardwood and engineered beams
Stock cut and sized for standard framing requirements
The rest of your building supplies and hardware in one visit
Local knowledge from a team that talks to builders every day
Competitive pricing on trade quantities
Whether you’re framing a new build, an extension, a deck or a shed, Frosts is a one-stop shop for framing timber and everything else that goes with it.
MGP10 and MGP12 are structural grades of machine-graded pine, with MGP12 rated for higher loads and longer spans than MGP10. The right grade depends on what the engineering plans specify for a particular wall, floor or roof member.
Treatment depends on exposure, termite risk and the project specification. H2 products are for protected internal situations; exposed above-ground and ground-contact work require products rated for those conditions. Check the specified hazard class and structural grade before ordering.
Most residential timber framing in Australia is built to AS 1684 (Residential Timber-Framed Construction), which sets out span tables, bracing and connection requirements.
Yes — Frosts Timber & Building Supplies stocks a full range of framing timber at our Monegeetta yard, servicing the Macedon Ranges, Sunbury and greater Melbourne.
Timber framing is the part of the build nobody notices once it’s done properly — and the part that causes the most problems when it isn’t. Choosing the right structural grade, treatment and species up front saves rework, callbacks and compliance headaches down the line. Confirm the required size, grade and treatment with your builder, architect or engineer. Frosts Timber & Building Supplies in Monegeetta can then check availability and pricing against that specification.
Structural pine, treated pine, hardwood & engineered beams available to enquire about. Call with the sizes and grades specified by your builder, architect or engineer to check stock and pricing.
Servicing Sunbury, Gisborne, Romsey & the Macedon Ranges.
Visit our Monegeetta yard
Speak directly with our team
Trade & bulk orders welcome
Call Frosts on (03) 5428 5156 with your material list, dimensions, quantity and timeframe. The team can check current stock and match available products to your specification.
For an outdoor project, explore sand and soil for pickup. For related reading, see our framing, LVL and hardware guides.
