The use of timber externally is definitely back in vogue but getting the specification and species choice right is critical to long term performance. Chris McEvoy, Director of Radial Timbers has spent a lifetime looking at this from CSIRO researcher to business owner. He will discuss the key considerations for using timbers externally in cladding, decking and privacy screen applications, including: species selection, natural durability, weathering, preservation, product availability, proper detailing, and also the new trends in the market. |
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Speakers
Chris McEvoy Director @Radial Timbers Chris McEvoy is a Director and owner of Radial Timber Australia - the only radial sawmill in the world, Radial Timber Sales – a wholesale timber distribution company, and Heartwood Plantations – a hardwood sawlog plantation forestry company. The company grows, mills and distributes a range of unique and exquisite timber decking, screen boards, external cladding and natural edge weatherboard products, made from durable hardwood timbers
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