Resources
Guides and reference information to help you choose and use timber.
Timber species guide
48 species we carry, with origin, durability, colour and uses.
Read more →Glossary of timber terms
Plain-English definitions of common timber and building terms.
Read more →Timber durability & hardness
How durability classes, hardness ratings and strength groups work.
Read more →Industry standard timber sizes
Common sawn, dressed, kiln-dried and finger-jointed sizes.
Read more →Timber in bushfire-prone areas
BAL levels, bushfire-resisting species and where to find the current rules.
Read more →Timber deck fixing guide
Spacing, fixings, finishing and avoiding tannin and resin bleed.
Read more →Timber treatments & hazard levels
H1 to H6 hazard levels, CCA, ACQ, LOSP and treatment tags.
Read more →Downloads & links
Industry associations, design guides and supplier websites.
Read more →This information is general guidance only. See our disclaimer, and check current Australian Standards and the National Construction Code for your project. Questions? Ask our team.