Australian Hardwood Density

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Australian hardwood density.

This table gives information about the relationship between timber hardness and density. Australian hardwood species guide version june 2018 ver2 botanical name eucalyptus obliqua eucalyptus regnans eucalyptus delegatensis eucalyptus dalrympleana eucalyptus. Australian hardwood timbers are sought worldwide for beauty strength and durability. Wood is categorized into two groups based on their density as softwood and hardwood.

The density of a wood is determined based on the multiple growths and physiological factors such as age diameter height radial growth geographical location site and growing conditions etc. On this page you can access species data information sheets for the different australian hardwood species used for timber floors. Its rough bark is hard and deeply furrowed and ranges from a dark grey to black hue. The data used are for air dry density that is the wood at 12 moisture content which is the average equilibrium moisture content for internal environments in queensland.

On this page you can search hardwoods by botanical name common name or application. Wood density influences timber classification and scheduling for appropriate use. A species to suit any location. Most timbers can be supplied as decking exterior cladding internal lining boards flooring stair treads landings handrails screens or even be machined into some other custom.

Details for each species include. We are currently updating information following recent queensland and australian government announcements. 1 kg m 3 0 001 g cm 3 0 0005780 oz in 3 0 16036 oz gal imperial 0 1335 oz gal u s 0 0624 lb ft 3 0 000036127 lb in 3 1 6856 lb yd 3 0 010022 lb gal imperial 0 008345 lb gal u s 0 0007525 ton yd 3. Australian hardwood timber species boral timber has a range of beautiful australian hardwood species varying in colour and grain.

We are able to offer you a selection of some of the finest timbers available. Red ironbark timber ranges from deep dark red to red brown. Red ironbark is a distinctive australian hardwood that grows from victoria through the western slopes of nsw into southern queensland. Mass and density in the imperial system.

Properties and identifying features of wood and timber trees grown in queensland. Properties and identifying features of wood and timber trees grown in queensland. Appearance common applications durability strength workability termite resistance and fire resistance. After felling timber will lose moisture to align itself with the atmospheric conditions.