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These properties are only a guide, as timber is a natural product there will be variations within any species.The Janka Dry Hardness rating measures the hardness of the wood. The higher the rating the harder the wood.
Australian Beech (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
A mixture of lighter-coloured species Australian Beech produces timber that is renowned for both its strength and versatility of application, with attractive colouring from soft creams to pale brown tones.
Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 780-900 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 7.5 kN
Blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
Blackbutt is a commonly grown hardwood that has attractive colouring from cream to pale brown, sometimes with a slight tinge of pink. Its grain is usually straight and texture its medium and even.
Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 900 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 9.1 kN
Brushbox (Lophostemon confertus) (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
Brushbox has long been sought after for its unique properties and aesthetic qualities. It has a fine and even texture with a beautiful, rich colour. It can vary in colour from a pinkish grey to a rich, reddish brown, with the sapwood distinctively paler.
Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 900 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 9.5 kN
Rose Gum (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
Rose Gum is an attractive pale pink to red brown colour. The grain is straight and the texture is moderately coarse and even.
Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 750 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 7.3 kN
Forest Reds (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
A blend of red hardwoods, Forest Reds are comprised of a blend of medium to large hardwoods harvested from the coastal regions. Timber colour varies from soft brown-reds to deep, rich reds, which when blended in flooring, give a particularly warm, luxurious appearance.
Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 900 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 9.1 kN
Ironbark ( Eucalyptus paniculata ) (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
This tree produces a stunning array of timber hues from pale brown to dark chocolate brown and also dark, luscious reds. The grain is usually interlocked, with a moderately coarse texture.
Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 1120 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 14 kN
Jarrah (Eucalyptus marinata ) (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
One of the few commercial species from Western Australia, Jarrah is renowned world-wide for its density, resistance to insect attack and beautiful rich red colour which deepens over time into a soft burgundy. Jarrah's beautiful colouring and exceptional hardness are a perfect combination for commercial and residential flooring.
Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 820 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 8.5 kN
Karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor )(RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
Karri is a lively red colour with overtones from pale pink to rich reddish brown. Karri's high density and hardwearing qualities make it highly sought after by architects.
Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 900 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 9 kN
Messmate (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
Messmate is a well-known hardwood species that is used in a variety of timber applications but is in high demand as 
timber flooring due to its beauty. It varies in colour from pale browns through to light yellows with subtle hints of peach. It is a species that is rich in detail with an even texture and visible growth rings.
Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 780 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 7.1 kN
New England Oak (Eucalyptus Viminalis) (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
This species is sourced from the New England region of New South Wales. The
texture is medium and even, with a variable grain and prominent growth rings. New England Oak offers tonal variations from soft yellows and pinks to pinkish browns. Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 750 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 6.1 kN
Red Mahogany is an extremely dense timber with stunning deep, dark red colouring. It has become a prestigious timber species due to its density and rare colouring. Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 950 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 12 kN
The word "spotted" refers to the soft mottled colour caused by weathering of the outer tree as it sheds elliptical strips of bark. This colour varies from pale
greybrowns and soft creams to a rich chocolate brown. A very tough timber, its frequent wavy grain can produce an attractive and highly valued fiddleback effect. Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 950 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 11 kN
A blend of a number of eucalyptus varieties native to various areas of New South Wales. The texture of strinybark is moderately fine and even with a straight grain. It is generally a light coloured timber ranging from pale yellows through to soft golden hues. The neutral tones of stringybark complement the most modern or traditional of designs and are ideal for both commercial and domestic applications. Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 750 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 8 kN
River Reds is a species from the Eucalyptus Grandis from Northern NSW. It's colour varies from pink to pale red-brown. Physical Properties:
Janka Dry Hardness: 7.3kN
Durability class 2 - Outside above ground
Sydney Blue Gum (Eucalyptus saligna ) (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
A well-known timber found on the east coast of Australia, Sydney Blue Gum has a straight grain that is sometimes interlocked. Its distinctive colour range goes from dark, rich pink through to deep red-brown.
Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 850 kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 9.0 kN
Tallowwood is a prestigious timber that is sought after by architects. It is an exceptionally durable
hardwood species with unique colour and grain structure. The colour of Tallowwood varies from yellowish brown with a tinge of olive green to distinctively paler shades. The grain is even and often interlocked. Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 990 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 8.6 kN
The name Tasmanian Oak is used to describe three species of Eucalypt commonly found in Tasmania. Together they produce a blend of beautiful colouring from pale cream to pink and reddish-brown. Tasmanian Oak logs are cut on the quartersawn to produce an extremely straight and even grain with excellent dimensional stability, making this species an ideal choice for extreme climates or for installation over radiant heat. Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 620 to 780 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 4.9 to 7.1 kN
Turpentine (Syncarpia glomulifera ) (RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
Turpentine is a highly durable hardwood species that is commonly grown in New South Wales and southern Queensland. In colour, it ranges from a pale pink and pale reddish brown through to darker reddish brown. It has a straight grain and coarse but even texture. Physical Properties:
Dry Density: 930 kg/m³
Janka Dry Hardness: 12 kN
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