Shop Stakes & Shims

Whether you are leveling a new kitchen island or marking out a garden layout, the stakes and shims available at Chamberlaintimbermart.ca are essential for any successful home project. These versatile components from our lumber and composites section help DIYers solve common leveling issues on uneven surfaces, ensuring that every installation looks professional and stays secure. Our home improvement store carries a variety of cedar and pine options that are easy to trim and adjust on-site. Explore our full range of finishing tools on our products page to see how small adjustments can make a big difference in your home's finish. For residents across the Gravenhurst-Muskoka, Ontario region, it is easy to create an account online for faster checkout or contact us for local delivery details.

 

Stakes and shims are precision-cut wood or composite pieces used to provide stability, alignment, and spacing during construction. Stakes are typically driven into the ground for surveying, landscaping, or concrete formwork, while shims are wedge-shaped pieces used to fill small gaps and level windows, doors, and cabinetry. As your trusted local lumberyard, we ensure our stock is high-grade and ready for the demands of the Canadian climate.

 

Buyer's Guide: Selecting the correct material and size at our local home renovation store can save you hours of frustration. Here is what you need to know before you browse all building supplies for your next project.

• Wood vs. composite: which is better? Wood shims (pine or cedar) are traditional favorites because they are easy to trim and score. Cedar is naturally rot-resistant, making it excellent for exterior use. Composite shims are waterproof and will not shrink or rot, making them the superior choice for high-moisture areas like bathrooms or kitchens.
  
  
• Are these load-bearing or will they compress? High-quality wood shims from our local lumber store are designed to resist significant compression. However, for heavy structural applications, ensure you are using enough shims to distribute the weight evenly. Plastic or composite versions are often preferred for heavy load-bearing doors and windows as they do not compress over time.
  
  
• Can I stack multiple shims together? Yes, shims can be stacked. The best practice is to face the thin edges toward each other to create a flat, level surface. This facing technique prevents the shim from creating a sloping surface that could cause your installation to slip.
  
  
• How do I snap them off without splitting the wood? For a clean break, score the shim with a utility knife at the desired point before snapping it. If you are using composite shims, they often feature pre-scored lines that allow for a clean, tool-free break.
  
  
• Will these stakes break in rocky or hard-packed soil? Our 2-in by 2-in heavy-duty pine and spruce stakes are designed for durability. In extremely rocky Gravenhurst-Muskoka soil, we recommend pre-drilling a pilot hole or using a heavy sledgehammer to prevent the top of the stake from mushrooming.
  
  
• Are they pressure-treated for ground contact? While most standard garden stakes are untreated, we carry pressure treated accessories for long-term landscaping projects. Using treated wood ensures your survey markers or plant supports last through multiple seasons without rotting.
  
  
• Do these come in contractor packs or bundles? Absolutely. At our one-stop shop, we offer both small bundles for DIYers and large contractor packs for major construction sites. Buying in bulk is the most cost-effective way to ensure your crew always has a level and plumb finish.
  
  
• What length do I need for my project? Standard shims range from 8-in to 12-in, which is perfect for most door and window installs. Survey stakes can range from 12-in to 48-in depending on the visibility and depth required for the job.
  
  

To ensure your project has a professional finish from the ground up, we offer an extensive selection of lumber and composites tailored for every stage of construction. Our inventory features versatile 1-in material, including naturally rot-resistant cedar lumber 1-in and economical pine lumber 1-in, alongside structural options like sienna pt lumber 1-in and spruce lumber 1-in. For heavy-duty framing and deck substructures, we carry robust 2-in selections such as cedar lumber 2-in, pine lumber 2-in, sienna pt lumber 2-in, and spruce lumber 2-in.

 

For specialized architectural needs, we stock larger dimensions including cedar lumber 4-in and sienna pt lumber 4-in, as well as the industry-standard cedar lumber 5/4-in and sienna pt lumber 5/4-in for premium decking surfaces. Wide-plank projects are supported by our cedar lumber 6-in, sienna pt lumber 6-in, and sienna pt lumber 8-in. Our specialty sheet goods and accessories cater to unique designs, featuring acrylic panels, cedar accessories, dressed fir timbers, and good one side plywood. Fine woodworkers and cabinetry builders in the Gravenhurst-Muskoka region can find beautiful hardwood - ash, hardwood - cherry, hardwood - maple, and hardwood - oak. For structural integrity, we provide hemlock timbers and insulated wall sheathing, along with decorative lattice sienna and vinyl. Our specialty goods lineup includes marine plywood, mdf paneling, and high-performance options like moisture shield composite decking, eva-last decking, and trex composite decking.

 

Complete your interior or exterior walls with osb and aspenite paneling, decorative panelling, or pine rough roofers. We also supply primed interior profiles, rough fir timbers, sienna pt plywood, and softwood - clear pine. Essential framing components like spruce bridging, spruce plywood, and stakes and shims are always in stock. For industrial or modern structural needs, we carry steel i-beams, steel track and studs, and tanzite stone decking. Finally, add the perfect finishing touch with our extensive range of trims, including trims and moulding - cedar, trims and moulding - fj pine, trims and moulding - mahogany, trims and moulding - primed mdf, trims and moulding - solid oak, and trims and moulding - solid pine. We also offer trims and mouldings - stair parts, trims and moulding - vinyl and pvc, and veneer plywood to suit any design style.