Timber is a type of wood that has been processed into beams and planks, a stage in the process of wood production. Timber is mainly used for structural purposes but has many other uses as well. There are two main types of timber. It may be supplied either rough-sawn, or surfaced on one or more of its faces. Besides pulpwood, rough timber is the raw material for furniture-making and other items requiring additional cutting and shaping. It is available in many species, usually hardwoods; but it is also readily available in softwoods, such as white pine and red pine, because of their low cost.