Spotted Gum Timber

Spotted Gum Timber in Melbourne

Top-Grade Spotted Gum From Eastern Australia

Spotted Gum Timber Decking in Melbourne, VIC

Spotted Gum is a beautiful Australian timber that known for its strength, durability, and unique colour variations. It is a popular material with designers and architects due to its attractive brown colour tones, which, when coupled with its high durability, make it a perfect decking material.

It is the perfect decking timber for those who want a beautiful outdoor deck that will stand up to the elements. Austim sources only the top grade spotted gum from the eastern states of Australia, most commonly from Queensland.

Spotted Gum Facts

Other Names Corymbia maculata, Lemon Scented Gum
Origin East Coast of Australia
Colour Dark brown to lighter brown in colour
Alternatives (Similar Colour) Jarrah, Merbau, American Black Walnut, Blackbutt
Grain Spotted gum is a moderately coarse, textured wood. Some timbers have the additional feature of a wavy grain, giving it an attractive finish.
Workability This hardwood machines well due to its natural greasiness. It readily accepts paint, stains, and polish. It has a lower tannin content than most other eucalypts, meaning that it is less likely to stain paintwork or brickwork when water runs over unpainted timber.
Resistance

Termite resistant per AS 3660.1
Sapwood susceptible
Marine Borer Resistance: 0-20 years
Bushfire rating: Bal 29 per AS3959 required applications
Fire Properties Group: 3 – Slightly combustible
Natural durability: class 1 above ground applications

Sizing Sawn thickness 25, 38, and 50mm; width generally ranges from 75mm to 300mm in 25mm increments; lengths range from 0.9m to 5.7m

Features & Benefits

Hard, heavy, naturally durable timber
Machines well
Minimal tannin bleed compared to other timber decking materials
Resistant to bushfires, termites, marine borers
High grade, standard boards
Random lengths 0.9m to 5.7m (set length not available)
Available in 86x19mm and 135x19mm smooth both faces
950kg/m3

Care & Maintenance

Maintenance is crucial for all types of timber decking in order to keep it in pristine condition. Spotted gum decking is a good choice if you want to minimise the amount of maintenance you need to do; it has minimal tannin bleed, is resistant to termites and bushfire, and is naturally durable. You can minimise environmental impacts and preserve your deck’s appearance by applying a decking stain, varnish, or oil to seal out the elements.

Have questions about maintaining and caring for timber decking?

Pricing

Spotted gum decking prices vary depending on the amount required, as well as the length and finish. Call and get your spotted gum timber quote today.

Why Choose Us for Your Spotted Gum Timber Supplies?

Experience

We confidently supply to Builders, architects, tradesmen, and DIY projects with high quality timber. Our team has an extensive knowledge and understanding of all the materials we supply

Pricing

Our timber decking, composite decking, and all timber products are competitively priced. We are committed to helping you find a functional decking material to suit your projects and budget. We also offer seasonal promotions and sales on selected products.