Timbers

Western Red Cedar – Clear No 1

Premium Clear No 1 is the highest grade of imported Western Red Cedar. It is mature containing only the occasional minor defect, which means only a minimal amount of docking is required.

Western Red Cedar – Clear No 2

Premium Clear No 1 is the highest grade of imported Western Red Cedar. It is mature containing only the occasional minor defect, which means only a minimal amount of docking is required.

American Oak

American Oak resembles European Oak – it is yellowish to mid brown in colour, and sometimes has a pink tinge. It is used in ship building, and for high-grade furniture, interior woodwork, flooring and overlays.

Silver Beech

This NZ native machines well and is traditionally used for high-end furniture. The heartwood is usually white to soft pink, while the sapwood is white.

Western Red Cedar – Clear Recovery

This is a type of mature Western Red Cedar. About half the boards are of the same quality as Premium Clear No 1. The balance of boards may require some pre-selection and docking.

Fijian Kauri

The heartwood of Fijian Kauri has a warm tone but it's paler than NZ Kauri. The sapwood is paler yet again. It is suitable for architraves, skirting, features and boat building.

Matai

Another NZ native, Matai is traditionally used in flooring and high-end work. When using the heartwood, it is naturally durable, plus it has good machining characteristics. Matai is also available in B Dressing grade, which has a more rustic feel. This type of wood is suitable for high wear and tear flooring.

Rimu - Dressing A Clear

This NZ native timber is graded by appearance. It machines well, and is traditionally used for high-quality furniture and flooring.

Jarrah

Jarrah is an Australian timber that's available in Prime grade only. It is rich in colour, machines well and is ideal for flooring or overlays.

Kwila

This dense hardwood is available in Select and Better grade. It is used for decking, flooring and overlays.

Pilularis

This super-dense NZ exotic timber is traditionally used for hardwood decking, flooring, overlays and wall panelling.

Radiata Pine - Clear

NZ Exotic. Grown as a renewable plantation resource, clear pine has an excellent clear finish with good building characteristics. It retains stains and treatments well, and has excellent nail holding characteristics. Dressing Grade Pine is also available. It is similar to Clear Pine, except that it carries some features in the wood.

Rimu – Dressing B Features

This timber has a rusticated feel, and is suitable for high wear and tear floors.

Saligna

Also known as Blue Gum, Saligna is traditionally used for hardwood decking, floors, overlays and hand rails. Available in Premium grade, it is dense and rich in colour.

Spotted Gum

Spotted gum comes from the Australian Eucalyptus tree. It is very dense, which makes it suitable for heavy construction, boat ribs, flooring and overlays.

Tasmanian Oak

Tasmanian Oak is a warm, dense and resilient hardwood. It works extremely well and produces an excellent finish. It can be used in all forms of construction as scantlings, panelling and flooring.

Tawa

A NZ Native, Tawa machines well and is often used in flooring and panelling. It is available in clean white or coloured, usually featuring black streaks.