Australian Hardwood Timber Species

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Australian hardwood timber species.

Wood in australia 2005 mcgraw hill australia 2 as 5604 2005 timber natural durability ratings standards australia 2005 3. Appearance common applications durability strength workability termite resistance and fire resistance. It is one of the few commercial hardwood species from wa and only a limited portion of the jarrah forest may be harvested annually. Jarrah eucalyptus marginata jarrah is a slow growing tree that hails from the iron and aluminium rich plains in the southwest corner of wa.

Whether you want to specify hardwood for structural or external applications softwood for framing or locate an engineered wood product suitable for your specific project you ll find a wealth of information including appearance common applications durability strength. Australian hardwood timber species boral timber has a range of beautiful australian hardwood species varying in colour and grain. On this page you can search hardwoods by botanical name common name or application. Details for each species include.

Most timbers can be supplied as decking exterior cladding internal lining boards flooring stair treads landings handrails screens or even be machined into some other custom. Australian hardwood species guide version june 2018 ver2 botanical name eucalyptus obliqua eucalyptus. Hardwoods angiosperms abachi triplochiton scleroxylon acacia acacia sp robinia pseudoacacia african padauk pterocarpus soyauxii afzelia doussi afzelia africana agba tola gossweilerodendron balsamiferum alder alnus black alder alnus glutinosa red alder alnus rubra ash fraxinus black ash fraxinus nigra blue ash fraxinus. Yellowish golden brown in colour with an occasional tinge of olive green.

A species to suit any location. We are able to offer you a selection of some of the finest timbers available. Unlike many imported products boral decking has a quality assurance system that ensures strict tolerances and drying procedures to produce a high quality product. Boral decking is manufactured from australian hardwood species that have proven durability in australian conditions.

Pinhole borers and beetle marks may be evident in some timber. Learn about the following types of australian hardwood including the botanical name janka hardness rating timber density strength group fire indices and termite resistance of aussie timber used in hardwood timber flooring.