The beauty of Spotted Gum Hardwood
Ladies and Gentlemen, behold our exquisite spotted gum hardwood decking, meticulously crafted from scratch.
Spotted gum timber is renowned for its breathtaking beauty, resilience, and durability, making it a top choice for decking projects. It not only offers aesthetic appeal but also a myriad of benefits. Let's explore why spotted gum should be your ultimate choice for your next decking project.
Stability and Durability: Spotted gum timber is a symbol of longevity and strength, making it an outstanding option for decking constructions. Its exceptional density and natural resistance to pests and termites ensure that it remains resilient even in harsh Australian weather conditions.
Suitable for BAL 29 Bushfire Areas: With a high BAL 29 fire rating, spotted gum timber is the recommended choice for locations prone to bushfires, offering adaptability and ease of use.
Lower Tannin Content: Spotted gum decks have a minimal tannin content, allowing for easy painting, staining, or polishing, without excessive bleeding.
Natural Beauty: Boasting a stunning array of natural colors and unique wavy patterns, spotted gum decking exudes a timeless elegance that architects, designers, and homeowners adore.
Aesthetic Appeal: The presence of spotted gum decks adds instant charm and character to any outdoor space, delivering an unmatched visual impact.
Easy To Handle: Surprisingly easy to work with, spotted gum timber's high levels of natural oils make it a strong and dense yet easily manageable material for your decking needs.
In conclusion, the enchanting natural appearance, lasting durability (Hardness Janka Rating 11), termite resistance, BAL 29 fire rating, and workability of spotted gum establish it as the premium choice for decking projects.
Choose an Australian Product!
Ladies and Gentlemen, behold our exquisite spotted gum hardwood decking, meticulously crafted from scratch.
Spotted gum timber is renowned for its breathtaking beauty, resilience, and durability, making it a top choice for decking projects. It not only offers aesthetic appeal but also a myriad of benefits. Let's explore why spotted gum should be your ultimate choice for your next decking project.
Stability and Durability: Spotted gum timber is a symbol of longevity and strength, making it an outstanding option for decking constructions. Its exceptional density and natural resistance to pests and termites ensure that it remains resilient even in harsh Australian weather conditions.
Suitable for BAL 29 Bushfire Areas: With a high BAL 29 fire rating, spotted gum timber is the recommended choice for locations prone to bushfires, offering adaptability and ease of use.
Lower Tannin Content: Spotted gum decks have a minimal tannin content, allowing for easy painting, staining, or polishing, without excessive bleeding.
Natural Beauty: Boasting a stunning array of natural colors and unique wavy patterns, spotted gum decking exudes a timeless elegance that architects, designers, and homeowners adore.
Aesthetic Appeal: The presence of spotted gum decks adds instant charm and character to any outdoor space, delivering an unmatched visual impact.
Easy To Handle: Surprisingly easy to work with, spotted gum timber's high levels of natural oils make it a strong and dense yet easily manageable material for your decking needs.
In conclusion, the enchanting natural appearance, lasting durability (Hardness Janka Rating 11), termite resistance, BAL 29 fire rating, and workability of spotted gum establish it as the premium choice for decking projects.
Choose an Australian Product!
Australian Hardwood Delight: Spotted Gum Decking
Ladies and Gentlemen, behold our exquisite spotted gum hardwood decking, meticulously crafted from scratch.
Spotted gum timber is renowned for its breathtaking beauty, resilience, and durability, making it a top choice for decking projects. It not only offers aesthetic appeal but also a myriad of benefits. Let's explore why spotted gum should be your ultimate choice for your next decking project.
Stability and Durability: Spotted gum timber is a symbol of longevity and strength, making it an outstanding option for decking constructions. Its exceptional density and natural resistance to pests and termites ensure that it remains resilient even in harsh Australian weather conditions.
Suitable for BAL 29 Bushfire Areas: With a high BAL 29 fire rating, spotted gum timber is the recommended choice for locations prone to bushfires, offering adaptability and ease of use.
Lower Tannin Content: Spotted gum decks have a minimal tannin content, allowing for easy painting, staining, or polishing, without excessive bleeding.
Natural Beauty: Boasting a stunning array of natural colors and unique wavy patterns, spotted gum decking exudes a timeless elegance that architects, designers, and homeowners adore.
Aesthetic Appeal: The presence of spotted gum decks adds instant charm and character to any outdoor space, delivering an unmatched visual impact.
Easy To Handle: Surprisingly easy to work with, spotted gum timber's high levels of natural oils make it a strong and dense yet easily manageable material for your decking needs.
In conclusion, the enchanting natural appearance, lasting durability (Hardness Janka Rating 11), termite resistance, BAL 29 fire rating, and workability of spotted gum establish it as the premium choice for decking projects.
Choose an Australian Product!
Spotted gum timber is celebrated for its stunning beauty, resilience, and durability, making it the ultimate choice for decking projects. Its exceptional density and natural resistance to pests ensure longevity, while its high fire rating makes it ideal for bushfire-prone areas. With minimal tannin content, a stunning natural appearance, and ease of handling, spotted gum stands out as the premium choice for decking projects. Getting Spotted Gum logs from the bush is a fascinating and essential process that starts with the skilled work of experienced loggers. However, there can be many challenges in the bush that often go unnoticed. Let me share a brief clip from a day when we collected logs on a rainy day and slippery road.
Decking Installation Guide
Here are the factors to consider when installing decking:
- To ensure optimal performance, it is best to install timber in covered, dry,
and moisture-consistent areas, as timber naturally absorbs and releases
moisture based on its environment.
- Adequate ventilation is crucial when installing a deck. We recommend
installing at least 400mm above ground for our decking boards and
providing sufficient ventilation both above and below the decks.
- Harsh weather conditions such as excessive rain, heat, and areas around
pools can impact timber decks, causing expansion, contraction, cupping, or
warping.
86mm decking is recommended for better performance in excessively wet
areas and close-to-ground applications.
- When measuring the required decking, consider a 10% waste factor.
- Upon delivery, store the decking product in a cool, dry area, away from the
elements or well-covered (tarped), and at least 100mm off the ground by
timber gluts. Storage outside, exposed to weather, is not recommended as it
may affect the product's integrity before installation.
Installation methods to ensure deck performance:
Please keep in mind the following points:
- Inspect boards for damage before installation, including warping and fungi
growth.
- Ensure adequate ventilation beneath the deck to prevent issues like
cupping, mold, and mildew.
- Residential joist span should be at least 450mm centres.
- Maintain a minimum gap of 3-5mm between decking boards; for boards
wider than 86mm, the minimum gap should be 5mm.
- Avoid cutting and grinding metal objects on the timber deck to prevent
black spotting, which could necessitate an expensive cleaning process.
Finishing Instructions:
1. After the timber installation is complete, use a timber cleaner to
thoroughly scrub the surface.
2. Once the surface is dry, carefully apply 2 coats of the selected waterbased timber finish. Avoid using a mineral oil-based finish.
3. It is important to conduct annual maintenance inspections to ensure that
your timber is effectively repelling water and that the finish is in good
condition.
4. If maintenance is needed, make sure to thoroughly scrub the surface with
timber cleaner and reapply the selected finish.
Regular care is crucial for a deck's long-term performance and durability,
especially when it's exposed to harsh weather. We recommend maintaining a
deck every 6-12 months, but this can vary based on the type and quality of
the product used as well as the deck's exposure to weather. It may be
necessary to maintain highly exposed decks more often than every 6
months. Before recoating, thoroughly clean the deck and the gaps between
the boards, particularly over the joist areas where debris may accumulate.
Follow the coating manufacturer's recommendations when recoating. Avoid
placing potted plants and landscape structures directly on the deck.
Instead, put them in drip dry trays in well-ventilated areas. If possible, clean
the deck with a broom or blower instead of hosing it down
Decking House Bundaberg (DHB) produces durable, well-manufactured hardwood decking that meets Australian Standards. It's important to assess the installation area before determining the best practices for installation.
Here are the factors to consider when installing decking:
- To ensure optimal performance, it is best to install timber in covered, dry, and moisture-consistent areas, as timber naturally absorbs and releases moisture based on its environment.
- Adequate ventilation is crucial when installing a deck. We recommend installing at least 400mm above ground for our decking boards and providing sufficient ventilation both above and below the decks.
- Harsh weather conditions such as excessive rain, heat, and areas around pools can impact timber decks, causing expansion, contraction, cupping, or warping. 86mm decking is recommended for better performance in excessively wet areas and close-to-ground applications.
- When measuring the required decking, consider a 10% waste factor. - Upon delivery, store the decking product in a cool, dry area, away from the elements or well-covered (tarped), and at least 100mm off the ground by timber gluts. Storage outside, exposed to weather, is not recommended as it may affect the product's integrity before installation.
Installation methods to ensure deck performance: Please keep in mind the following points:
- Inspect boards for damage before installation, including warping and fungi growth.
- Ensure adequate ventilation beneath the deck to prevent issues like cupping, mold, and mildew.
- Residential joist span should be at least 450mm centres.
- Maintain a minimum gap of 3-5mm between decking boards; for boards wider than 86mm, the minimum gap should be 5mm.
- Avoid cutting and grinding metal objects on the timber deck to prevent black spotting, which could necessitate an expensive cleaning process.
Finishing Instructions:
1. After the timber installation is complete, use a timber cleaner to thoroughly scrub the surface.
2. Once the surface is dry, carefully apply 2 coats of the selected waterbased timber finish. Avoid using a mineral oil-based finish.
3. It is important to conduct annual maintenance inspections to ensure that your timber is effectively repelling water and that the finish is in good condition.
4. If maintenance is needed, make sure to thoroughly scrub the surface with timber cleaner and reapply the selected finish. Regular care is crucial for a deck's long-term performance and durability, especially when it's exposed to harsh weather.
We recommend maintaining a deck every 6-12 months, but this can vary based on the type and quality of the product used as well as the deck's exposure to weather. It may be necessary to maintain highly exposed decks more often than every 6 months. Before recoating, thoroughly clean the deck and the gaps between the boards, particularly over the joist areas where debris may accumulate. Follow the coating manufacturer's recommendations when recoating. Avoid placing potted plants and landscape structures directly on the deck. Instead, put them in drip dry trays in well-ventilated areas. If possible, clean the deck with a broom or blower instead of hosing it down.
Our YouTube Channel
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@pershousetimbers
For those interested in seeing our sawmill operations and the artistry involved in our craft, we invite you to explore our YouTube channel. You'll find various videos showcasing our life as sawmillers.
Don’t forget to like and subscribe for the latest news and updates from Pershouse Timbers.
Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@pershousetimbers