| Timber |
Botanical Name |
Common Applications |
Main Properties |
Availability |
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Blackbutt
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Eucalyptus pilularis
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Above ground framing, decking, cladding, internal flooring, panelling
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Hardwood,
AG Durability Class 1, termite resistant, shrinkage (7.3%), high density, medium toughness, bushfire resistant, Strength F14 to F27
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Readily available
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Grey Box
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Eucalyptus woollsiani, Eucalyptus moluccana
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In-ground framing, decking, flooring
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Hardwood, AG Durability Class 1, termite resistant, shrinkage (8.2%), very high density, high toughness, Strength F17 to F27
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Limited availability
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Cypress
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Callitrus glaucophylla
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Above ground framing, flooring, decking, lining, cladding, fence posts and rails
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Softwood, AG Durability Class 1, termite resistant, Shrinkage (2.5%), medium density, low toughness, Strength F5 to F7
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Readily available
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Grey Gum
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Eucalyptus propinqua
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Framing – in-ground and above ground (exposed)
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Hardwood, AG Durability Class 1, termite resistant, shrinkage (7%), very high density, medium toughness, Strength F17 to F27
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Readily available
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Forest Red Gum
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Eucalyptus tereticornis
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In-ground and above ground framing (exposed and protected), decking, cladding, internal flooring
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Hardwood, AG Durability Class 1, termite resistant, shrinkage (8.6%), high density, medium toughness, Strength F 11 to F22
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Readily available
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Rose Gum
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Eucalyptus grandis
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Protected above ground framing, internal flooring, panelling
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Hardwood, shrinkage (7.5%), high density, medium toughness, Strength F11 to F22
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Readily available
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Spotted Gum
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Corymbia maculata/Corymbia citridora
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Above ground framing (exposed and protected), decking, cladding, internal flooring, external joinery
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Hardwood, termite resistant, shrinkage (6.1%), very high density, high toughness, bushfire resistant, Strength F14 to F27
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Readily available
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Grey Ironbark
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Eucalyptus paniculata
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In-ground and above ground framing (exposed and protected), decking, internal flooring
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Hardwood, termite resistant, shrinkage (7.5%), very high density, high toughness, Strength F17 to F27
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Readily available
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Red Ironbark
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Eucalyptus sideroxylon
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In-ground framing, exposed above ground framing, decking, internal flooring
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Hardwood, termite resistant, shrinkage (6.3%), very high density, high toughness bushfire resistant, Strength F17 to F27
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Readily available
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Southern Pine - seasoned
(Caribbean Pine, Slash and hybrids)
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Pinus caribaea Pinus elliotti
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Internal flooring and panelling; when seasoned – protected above ground framing; when preservative treated – in-ground framing, exposed above ground framing, decking, cladding, external joinery
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Softwood, termite resistant when treated to H2 or higher, shrinkage (4 to 5%), moderate toughness, Strength MGP 10 to MGP 15
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Readily available
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Araucaria
(Hoop Pine)
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Araucaria cunninghamii
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Internal flooring, internal joinery, panelling; when seasoned – protected above ground framing; when preservative treated – in-ground framing, exposed above ground framing, decking, cladding, external joinery
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Softwood, termite resistant when treated to H2 or higher ,shrinkage (3.8%), low toughness, Strength F7
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Readily available
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Tallowwood
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Eucalyptus microcorys
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In-ground and above ground framing (exposed and protected), decking, cladding, internal flooring
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Hardwood, AG Durability Class 1, termite resistant, medium shrinkage (6.1%), medium toughness, Strength F14 to F27
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Limited availability
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Mixed Unseasoned Hardwood (QLD)
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Eucalyptus spp.
Corymbia spp.
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Protected above ground framing, cladding, internal flooring, panelling
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Mixed species properties vary, medium toughness,
Strength F14, F17
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Readily available
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