Timbers
At Beaches Timber we offer our products in a variety of local timber species, so you can choose the right timber for your job. Commonly stocked timbers include Spotted Gum, Blue Gum, Blackbutt, Ironbark and more.
Spotted Gum
What it looks like
The colour can vary depending on the position of the tree in the forest. It can vary from light brown to reddish brown. It is coarse and uneven which means you can get some beautifully wavy grain
What it’s good for
It is often used in the structural components of a building, including flooring, framing, railway sleepers and wharf pylons
Where it’s from
Australia
Properties
It is durable and strong. It is also beautiful in its spotted texture
Sydney Blue Gum
What it looks like
Despite the name, it can come in a range of colours from pink to reddish brown. The grain is usually pretty straight, and it can be interspersed with gum veins
What it’s good for
It is a great construction timber; flooring, sleepers, cladding, panelling, even boat building
Where it’s from
Ironically, it is found as far north as southern Queensland
Properties
It is an easy timber. It responds well to working, dressing and fixing. It also comes up nicely with most polishes
Blackbutt
What it looks like
It can have anything from a golden yellow to a pale brown colour. The texture is generally even and straight
What it’s good for
Its predictable appearance makes it a good choice for indoor work like panelling or flooring. That said, it is also a great choice for the more structural elements of a building
Where it’s from
New South Wales
Properties
It has a tendency to surface check, so special care needs
to be taken in the drying. It doesn’t respond as well to painting as other timbers
Ironbark
What it looks like
This depends on the species. It can be a deep red with a fin even texture and an interlocked grain. Alternatively, it can be white
What it’s good for
It has historically been used for the heavy lifting in structures. It is useful as poles, piles, sleepers, flooring, decking, bridge work, fencing, carriages and wagons, and house framing
Where it’s from
New South Wales
Properties
It endures the elements beautifully. Whatever mother nature throws its way, Ironbark can withstand
Exotics
Occasionally, we will come across some more exotic species of timber, such as Himalayan, Cedar, Camphor Laurel and Norfolk Island pine.
We will generally cut into slabs. Specifics about each of these timbers is available on request and depending on availability.