Accoya
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 1
Ironbark
Eucalyptus spp. (red and grey ironbark)
One of the hardest, strongest and most durable Australian timbers. Used for heavy construction, bridges, posts, decking and flooring.
Harper Timber sources Ironbark for joinery & mouldings, flooring, decking and construction. Ask us about sizes, grades, pricing and availability.
At a glance
- Botanical name
- Eucalyptus spp. (red and grey ironbark)
- Origin
- Australia
- Durability above ground
- Class 1 40+ years
- Durability in ground
- Class 1 25+ years
- Density (approx. air-dry)
- 1,100 kg/m³
- Colour
- Red: deep red-brown. Grey: pale brown to dark grey-brown
- Grain & texture
- Interlocked grain; fine texture
Uses
Similar species
Blackbutt
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 2
Burmese Teak
- Origin
- Myanmar
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 2
Cypress Pine
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 2
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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