Our quality hardwood is beautiful, durable, long lasting & doesn’t warp or shrink with changes in humidity.
With competitive rates and a variety of hardwoods types to choose from, Lifetime Timbers has what you need for your next project! We have a large range of hardwoods of different colour and finish types. Our hardwoods are available in a variety of thicknesses and we off a cut-to-size service.
We recommend the following Hardwoods
Please note: images are for example purposes, hardwood timber will vary in colour & look.
Spotted gum, like jarrah and blackbutt, is a good choice for bushfire prone areas.
It has a durability rating of 2, which makes it a good timber for decking. Spotted gum is often plantation grown in Australia, making it a good choice from an environmental standpoint.
It has greater colour variations than blackbutt, ranging from a pale brown to chocolate brown. Spotted gum is a dense timber that shrinks very little compared with other timbers. It has low tannin content, so doesn’t “bleed” like some native timbers do.
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Iron bark timber is a dense wood with very little grain pattern or texture.
Iron bark timber is one of the hardest timbers in Australia which makes it ideal for outdoor fencing, furniture and other hardwearing products.
It has an attractive light to dark brown color and it is often used in flooring, paneling, furniture and cabinetry.
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Blackbutt is another highly fire resistant timber.
An Australian native, blackbutt has a lovely pale brown colour and unlike some other native species, the colour is fairly consistent.
Blackbutt can be stained if desired. It can check (crack) if left unsealed, so should be sealed as soon as possible and resealed periodically.
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Merbau has a high durability rating of 2 and is rot and insect resistant.
In the past, merbau was one of the most popular decking timbers and was even used to build house frames. It is still a popular decking timber and is less expensive than most other decking timbers.
Much of the merbau used comes from Southeast Asian rainforests. Look for sustainably harvested merbau, costs a little more, but it sends the message that we care about the environment.
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This wood has natural oils in the bark that give it its vibrant colour.
The yellow balau wood properties are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use because it is resistant to rot, decay, insects, fungus, and water damage.
The colour can range from light brown to dark brown with darker streaks throughout the timber. It also resists warping when exposed to high levels of humidity or dry air conditions.
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Rosewood timber is a beautiful, durable wood.
Rosewood has a rich and deep color that is beautiful to look at. It also has a smooth texture, which is great for many different types of projects.
The grain of the wood is straight grained with an occasional wavy or curly grain pattern. Rosewood timber is often used in furniture-making or as decoration in homes.
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Some homeowners won’t settle for anything less than Jarrah.
Jarrah is more expensive than many other decking timbers, but its beautiful colour, which ranges from light to very dark browns and reds, makes it a popular choice.
If left unsealed, Jarrah turns a pleasing grey colour over time. It has a durability rating of 2, which makes it a good decking timber. It is also fire-resistant & may be suitable for use in fire-prone areas.
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Tallow Wood is easy to work with, durable & beautiful.
Its natural beauty looks great in any home or office, outdoor projects such as garden fences, decking, and more!
The best part about tallow wood timber is that it can be stained any colour you choose. Tallow wood timber will last you a lifetime!
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