Porta's Dressed All Round timber provides the foundation and structure for many renovation, carpentry and DIY projects. Dressed All Round has been machined or sawn on all sides, ready to use. DAR timber is used for a variety of uses including home renovations, joinery, and other DIY projects.

General Purpose Pine is typically a cream to light-straw in colour. This timber is given a greater allowance for natural timber features such as knots, resin pockets and other natural characteristics of the timber.

General Purpose Pine is easy to work with using standard tools, however, its knotty character and resin canals can cause premature blunting of cutters. The timber holds nails and screws well, and glues easily with common adhesives. It is usually selected to provide the foundation and structure for many renovation, carpentry, and DIY projects. This timber can be painted, stained, colour washed, waxed, or left raw. Its grain accepts preservative treatment well which can provide protection for exterior use.