With a quick growth rate and versatility in uses it is the ideal choice for decking flooring and cladding.
Blackbutt timber decking.
Blackbutt is renowned for its strength and versatility it is recommended for use with f27 structural timber to complete your outdoor timber requirements such as bearers joists stair components and exposed external beams.
Versatile and longlasting blackbutt blackbutt is readily available across the east coast of australia.
In fact it was one of seven hardwood timber species approved by the building commission in victoria for home construction in bushfire areas.
With a janka rating of 9 1 and a class 1 durability rating it is very strong and resistant to decay and insect infestation the primary reason why it is so popular for use outdoors.
With a coarse texture and relatively straight grain this light yellowish brown hardwood often features small gum veins which can see it readily available in different grades and we often have feature grade timber available for sale.
Decking timber a timber decking provides a way to enhance any home garden commercial or retail property.
Whether you oil the timber or leave it to weather naturally you can be confident the end result will be beautiful.
Blackbutt has a natural fire resistance.
Its fire retarding properties meet australian standard as3959 and so can be used in bush fire prone areas without any treatment boral outdoor decking is seasoned to ensure optimum hardness stability and long service life.
Blackbutt is the ideal choice for decking and construction if you live in an area prone to bushfire.
Thanks to its attractive colouring and grain patterns it s the perfect feature timber for interior and exterior use.
Logged in accordance with all australian forestry standards.
Can be used for screening as well as decking.
It also creates a comfortable attractive and flexible feature that can be added to any kind of flat sloping wet or even a waterside area.
Any blackbutt that is 18mm or thicker does not require fire retardant treatment for use in bush fire prone areas.
If you d like to use blackbutt for your decking project get in touch with us.
Blackbutt decking ranges from a golden yellow to pale brown colouring with an occasional slightly pink undertone.
Blackbutt is a hardwood timber that meets the requirements in terms of fire resistance meaning additional fire retardant treatment isn t needed.
Boral blackbutt decking is naturally fire and termite resistant and is suitable for use in bal29 areas.
Blackbutt is a premium decking timber showing excellent resistance to denting and wear and a beautiful look that will have the neighbours green with envy.