Details for each species include.
Australian hardwood timber types.
On this page you can access species data information sheets for the different australian hardwood species used for timber floors.
Australian hardwood species guide version june 2018 ver2 botanical name eucalyptus obliqua eucalyptus.
Spotted gum is a very dense oily australian hardwood that ranges from pale to dark brown.
Choosing a hardwood timber species for your next flooring project.
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It is essential to weather and clean spotted gum with intergrain ultraprep timber cleaner as per label instructions.
Yellowish golden brown in colour with an occasional tinge of olive green.
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.
Whether you re after new timber flooring or are not sure which type of timber to specify for your new dining chairs different types of wood will naturally possess different types of qualities some timbers are harder or softer than others and the range of shades available across all kinds of timber are countless.
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.
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.
Appearance common applications durability strength workability termite resistance and fire resistance.
Spotted gum is often present in decking timber sold as mixed hardwood.
A species to suit any location.
Pinhole borers and beetle marks may be evident in some timber.
Woodsolutions provides details about the timber species and materials available for building in australia.
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.
