Timber
A variety of timbers is available for building in Lebanon – for both structural and decorative/architectural purposes (including floors, doors, kitchens, etc).
The following table provides an indication of approximate costs of construction timbers.
| Specifications | Approx Cost |
European Okoume blockboard |
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| 3 piles (Italian) | |
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$650/m³ |
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$475/m³ |
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$635/m³ |
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African Padouk |
$1,600- $1,800/m³ |
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American Red Oak, Prime KD |
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| weight 790kg/m³ | |
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$1,050- $1,300/m³ |
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$1,300- $1,400/m³ |
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$1,300- $1,450/m |
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$1,800- $1,900/m³ |
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American Cherry hardwood, Prime KD |
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$1,950- $2,100/m³ |
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$2,500- $2,650/m³ |
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$2,800/m³ |
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American Douglas Fir wood, pink or pale brown color |
$1,000- $1,275/m³ |
| weight 790 kg/m³, 8/4 inch thickness | |
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Romanian Beech wood, pink or pale brown color |
$600-$900/m³ |
| weight 720kg/m³, 2” thickness | |
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Mahogany wood, light red to reddish brown |
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$1,200- $1,375/m³ |
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$1,200- $1,375/m³ |
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$1,150- $1,300/m³ |
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$1,000- $1,150/m³ |
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$1,300- $1,400/m³ |
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Southern Yellow Cherry, 52mm thickness |
$1,650/m³ |
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Architectural Timber |
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| Kitchen cabinets imported from Germany | |
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$4,000- $6,000 |
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$6,000- $10,000 |
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$20,000- $25,000 |
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$275- $400/lm |
