Softwood

European Spruce

Épicéa — internationally known as European Spruce — is one of the most widely used softwood species in the professional wood and construction industry. Sourced from Picea abies forests in Central Europe, particularly the Alpine region and the Ardennes, this species is appreciated for its broad availability, balanced performance and versatility.

With its light colour, reliable structural properties and favourable weight‑to‑strength ratio, European Spruce is a trusted and economical choice for a wide range of construction‑related applications.

Delivery subject to stock availability.
Free pick up in our warehouse at Zottegem.
Shipping within Europe possible.

Available dimensions and thickness
- Thickness (mm): 23 – 30 – 32 – 38 – 44 – 50 – 63 – 75
- Widths (mm): 100 – 125 – 150 – 175 – 200 – 225 – 250 – 275 – 300
- Lengths (mm): 3000 – 3500 – 4000 – 4500 – 5000 – 5500 – 6000 – 6500 – 7000 – 7500 – 8000 – 8500 – 9000
- Weight: ± 400 kg/m³
Qualities
Key Advantages of European Spruce
- Light, natural appearance
  European Spruce has a pale to whitish‑yellow or softly yellow‑brown colour with a calm, coarse grain pattern, resulting in a bright and uniform look.
- Highly treatable
  Spruce accepts impregnation, paint and stain very well, making it suitable for various finishing systems and environments.
- Excellent availability & cost efficiency
  With extensive Central‑European growth areas, spruce is consistently available and competitively priced.
- Broad application range
  Depending on the selected grade, it can be used for formwork, packaging, general construction, joinery components and basic site materials.
- Lightweight and easy to handle
  Its relatively low density ensures smooth machining, transport and installation.
Applications
European Spruce is used across many professional applications, depending on grade and quality:
- Formwork
  Cost‑efficient and easy to process — ideal for site‑based temporary works.
- Wood Packaging
  Suitable for crates, pallets and applications where ISPM15 heat treatment may be required.
- Construction Timber
  Used for studs, beams, joists and general structural elements.
- Timber Frame Construction
  A practical option for wall studs, plates and basic structural members where lightweight, workable softwood is needed.
Technical specifications
- Certification
  Available with PEFC or FSC® certification.
- HT Treatment (ISPM15)
  Available according to official ISPM15 heat‑treatment requirements, mainly for export packaging.
Origin:
Central European spruce harvested in the Alps or Ardennes.