Accoya
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 1
Blackbutt
Eucalyptus pilularis
One of Australia's most popular hardwoods. Strong, durable and good-looking, Blackbutt is used for flooring, decking, cladding and structural work, and performs well in bushfire-prone areas.
Harper Timber sources Blackbutt for joinery & mouldings, flooring, decking and construction. Ask us about sizes, grades, pricing and availability.
At a glance
- Botanical name
- Eucalyptus pilularis
- Origin
- Australia
- Durability above ground
- Class 1 40+ years
- Durability in ground
- Class 2 15–25 years
- Density (approx. air-dry)
- 900 kg/m³
- Colour
- Pale golden-brown to light brown
- Grain & texture
- Usually straight grain; even, medium texture
Uses
Similar species
Burmese Teak
- Origin
- Myanmar
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 2
Cypress Pine
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 2
Ironbark
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 1
Durability class (AS 5604) is the expected life of the heartwood exposed to the weather. Above ground: Class 1 40+ years, Class 2 15–40 years, Class 3 7–15 years, Class 4 up to 7 years. In ground contact: Class 1 25+ years, Class 2 15–25 years, Class 3 5–15 years, Class 4 up to 5 years. Density is approximate. Availability changes, so please contact us to confirm stock.
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