Myrtle beech is an attractive australian hardwood used for internal use applications such as decorative veneers.
Common hardwoods in australia.
Cherry if poplar has been stained it s almost impossible to tell apart from cherry.
Characteristics of timber and wood from australia new zealand and the pacific islands fijian kauri softwood very large tree same family as new zealand kauri native to fiji heartwood is pale cream to golden brown and is non durable.
Pine comes in several varieties but the main ones found in australia are radiata cypress and hoop pine.
Details for each species include.
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A blend of various sized hardwoods harvested from coastal regions.
This is an inexpensive utility hardwood that s used in a numer of applications such as upholstered furniture frames veneer and is also stained to mimic other more costly hardwoods.
Austwood australia represents some of the largest australian cypress milling operations in australia.
Difference between hardwood and broadleaf.
Radiata pine is a very common house framing timber but it has low resistance to decay and termites unless chemically treated.
They are one of australia s tallest hardwoods and they are incredibly durable.
From pale pinks to deep reds which when blended in flooring give any venue a warm and luxurious look.
Broadleaf trees can be evergreen or they can persist in dropping their leaves over the entire winter.
Appearance common applications durability strength workability termite resistance and fire resistance.
It has lower tannin content than other australian hardwoods and is less prone to bleed through of tannins and therefore staining.
Trading names messmate stringybark tasmanian oak mountain ash victorian ash tasmanian oak alpine ash victorian ash tasmanian oak mountain gum.
Their lovely golden appearance and red hues suit a broad range of applications such as indoor and outdoor furniture as well as joinery and construction.