Structural Pine • Treated Pine • Hardwood • Engineered Beams
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.
Pressure-treated for extra protection against moisture and rot — suited to decks, pergolas, sheds and other exposed or ground-contact framing.
Naturally termite- and rot-resistant hardwoods, popular for durability-class framing, bearers, joists and fencing 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.
If you’re working from a set of plans and not sure which grade or species to order, bring them in — our team can help match the timber to the specification.
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.
Treated pine is generally required for framing exposed to weather, ground contact or high-moisture areas such as decks, pergolas and sheds, while internal wall framing is commonly untreated structural pine.
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. If you’re not sure what your plans call for, the team at Frosts Timber & Building Supplies in Monegeetta is happy to help you get it right.
Structural pine, treated pine, hardwood & engineered beams in stock now.
Servicing Sunbury, Gisborne, Romsey & the Macedon Ranges.
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