Batu
- Origin
- Indonesia
- Above ground
- Class 2
- In ground
- Class 3
Silvertop Ash
Eucalyptus sieberi
A durable south-eastern Australian hardwood with a clean, straight grain, popular for contemporary decking and cladding. It is listed in AS 3959 as bushfire-resisting timber and has good dimensional stability. Pre-drilling is recommended when fixing.
Harper Timber sources Silvertop Ash for decking, flooring, cladding & panelling and construction. Ask us about sizes, grades, pricing and availability.
At a glance
- Botanical name
- Eucalyptus sieberi
- Origin
- South-eastern Australia
- Durability above ground
- Class 2 15–40 years
- Durability in ground
- Class 3 5–15 years
- Density (approx. air-dry)
- 850 kg/m³
- Colour
- Pale brown to light pinkish-brown, with soft silvery hues
- Grain & texture
- Straight grain; medium, even texture
Uses
Similar species
Jarrah
- Origin
- Western Australia
- Above ground
- Class 2
- In ground
- Class 2
Yellow Stringybark
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 2
- In ground
- Class 2
Accoya
- Origin
- New Zealand
- 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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