Blackbutt
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 2
Turpentine
Syncarpia glomulifera
Very durable and highly resistant to marine borers, Turpentine is used for wharf piles and marine work as well as decking, flooring and construction.
Harper Timber sources Turpentine for flooring, decking and construction. Ask us about sizes, grades, pricing and availability.
At a glance
- Botanical name
- Syncarpia glomulifera
- Origin
- Australia
- Durability above ground
- Class 1 40+ years
- Durability in ground
- Class 1 25+ years
- Density (approx. air-dry)
- 950 kg/m³
- Colour
- Reddish-brown
- Grain & texture
- Interlocked grain; fine, even texture
Uses
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- Origin
- Myanmar
- Above ground
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- In ground
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- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
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- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
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- In ground
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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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