Nested Lengths

Shorter boards; why are they included in the box?

Boxes of timber flooring can include some shorter boards to make up the quoted plank length – these are referred to as a ‘nested lengths’. Nested lengths allow us to make full use of the tree which results in less wastage and improved sustainability.

In the example pictured to the left there are 6 boards in the box, 5 full boards and 1 nested board. We would define this box configuration as 16% nested lengths, containing up to 2 shorter boards. Nested boards will never be shorter than 60cm.

During installation, the shorter boards are best used at the start or end of a row, but are also scattered within the floor, where they will blend in once installed.