New Scaffold Boards

New Scaffold Boards – Clean, Consistent Timber for Furniture, Shelving & DIY

Don't panic! It may look like there's a lot of options below for a humble scaffold board, but it's not as confusing as it may at first seem. This collection brings together all of our brand new scaffold boards – perfect if you want clean, consistent timber for furniture making, shelving, worktops, cladding and DIY projects, without the extra character marks of reclaimed boards.

You’ll find options for standard, narrow and chunky boards, plus kiln-dried and jointed versions, in a range of finishes from raw/unsanded to our premium flame-torched and coloured boards.

1. New vs. Reclaimed – which is right for me?

  • New boards (this collection)
    • Clean, more uniform appearance
    • Ideal for furniture, worktops, desks, shelving and joinery
    • Easier to work with when you need consistency and a more refined finish
  • Reclaimed boards
    • More knots, marks and patina from previous site use
    • Great for a heavily rustic, industrial look
If you want a neater, more “finished” result, new boards are usually the best choice.

2. Kiln-dried vs. non–kiln-dried

  • Kiln-dried new boards
    • Moisture content reduced in a kiln
    • More stable and less prone to movement, cracking or shrinking
    • Recommended for furniture, table tops, kitchen worktops, indoor shelving and joinery
  • Non–kiln-dried new boards
    • Standard moisture content for general use
    • Ideal for landscaping, outdoor projects, basic shelving and general DIY where a little movement isn’t an issue

3. Board sizes – Standard, Narrow and Chunky

  • Standard boards – approx. 225mm wide x 38mm thick
    The classic scaffold board size. Great all-rounder for shelving, furniture, cladding and more.
  • “Narrow” boards – approx. 100mm wide x 38mm thick
    Slimmer boards ideal for narrow shelving, panelling, trims and detail work. Also great for joining together to create custom widths.
  • “Chunky” boards – approx. 225mm wide x 63mm thick
    Thicker, heavier boards for chunky tables, benches, worktops and statement pieces where you want a more substantial look.
We also offer double jointed boards (two boards joined together) at approx. 440mm wide for extra-wide tops and shelves.

4. Finishes – Unsanded, Sanded and Special

Each board type is available in different finish levels:
  • UNSANDED
    • Raw, straight from the mill
    • Best if you want to do your own sanding/finishing or need large quantities for landscaping or basic construction
  • SANDED
    • Smoothed and much nicer to the touch
    • Ideal for shelving, furniture and visible projects where you’ll apply your own oil, wax or varnish
  • SPECIAL
    • Our premium finishes, including flame-torched (charred) and coloured/stained options
    • Perfect when you want a ready-to-go, feature finish with maximum character and depth
Each product page explains the exact finishes available for that board.

5. Jointed boards – extra-wide options

For projects that need more width, we offer double & Triple jointed boards:
  • Made by joining two or three boards together to create up to approx. 660mm width
  • Available in standard, kiln-dried and chunky versions
  • Ideal for table tops, desks, islands, deep shelves and worktops
These are a great way to get wide, stable panels while still using scaffold timber.

6. Samples – try before you commit

Not sure which board, size or finish is right? This collection also includes sample pieces

Samples let you see and feel the timber, thickness and finish in real life before placing a larger order, so you can choose with confidence.


This product category is just for New Scaffold Boards. For reclaimed, please click here. 

New Scaffold Boards FAQ's

Our new scaffold boards are freshly manufactured and have never been used on site. They’re cleaner, more uniform in colour and texture, and have fewer marks than reclaimed boards. If you want a neater, more contemporary look or a consistent batch for a project, new boards are usually the best choice. Reclaimed boards have more character, weathering and variation.

Yes. These are genuine scaffold boards produced to industry standards, so they’re suitable for typical scaffold and construction use when installed correctly and in line with regulations. They’re also ideal for furniture, shelving, worktops and DIY projects – you just choose the width, thickness and finish that best suits what you’re building.

Within this collection you’ll find a range of widths (including standard and narrow), thicknesses and lengths. Some boards are supplied unsanded, while others can be supplied sanded or finished, depending on the specific product. Check each product page for exact dimensions and finish options, and choose the combination that matches your project.
Please email us for a specific size hello@thescaffshop.com

In many cases, yes. For a lot of our new boards you can request cutting to size at checkout or by contacting us before ordering. Custom-cut boards are typically non-returnable unless faulty, so it’s important to double-check your measurements. If you’re unsure what length you need, feel free to ask and we’ll help you work it out.

Absolutely. When properly sanded, finished and installed, new scaffold boards make excellent indoor shelving, desks, tables, worktops and more. They’re designed to handle serious loads in construction, so in furniture use they’re extremely durable. With basic care and a suitable finish, they’ll last for many years in a home or commercial setting.