Hardwood

WoodSolutions provides details about the timber species and materials available for building in Australia. On this page you can search hardwoods by botanical name, common name or application. Details for each species include; appearance, common applications, durability, strength, workability, termite-resistance and fire-resistance.

Gum, Sugar

Eucalyptus cladocalyx

Sugar gum timber has few defects and is prized for its durability and attractive light orange decorative finish, making it an excellent choice for both interior features and exterior construction.

Gum, Sugar

Eucalyptus cladocalyx

Sugar gum timber has few defects and is prized for its durability and attractive light orange decorative finish, making it an excellent choice for both interior features and exterior construction.

Gum, Sydney Blue

Eucalyptus saligna

Sydney blue gum is an Australian native hardwood timber species that is widely used in general construction and for flooring, furniture and joinery.

Gum, Sydney Blue

Eucalyptus saligna

Sydney blue gum is an Australian native hardwood timber species that is widely used in general construction and for flooring, furniture and joinery.

Gum, Sydney Blue

Eucalyptus saligna

Sydney blue gum is an Australian native hardwood timber species that is widely used in general construction and for flooring, furniture and joinery.

Gum, Sydney Blue

Eucalyptus saligna

Sydney blue gum is an Australian native hardwood timber species that is widely used in general construction and for flooring, furniture and joinery.

Gum, Sydney Blue

Eucalyptus saligna

Sydney blue gum is an Australian native hardwood timber species that is widely used in general construction and for flooring, furniture and joinery.

Gum, Yellow

Eucalyptus leucoxylon

Yellow gum is a medium sized native Australian hardwood valued for its toughness and durability. It is an ideal choice for heavy construction.

Gum, Yellow

Eucalyptus leucoxylon

Yellow gum is a medium sized native Australian hardwood valued for its toughness and durability. It is an ideal choice for heavy construction.

Gum, Yellow

Eucalyptus leucoxylon

Yellow gum is a medium sized native Australian hardwood valued for its toughness and durability. It is an ideal choice for heavy construction.

Hickory, American

Carya glabra

American hickory is considered one of the most important of the commercially available eastern USA hardwoods for its combination of strength, toughness, hardness, and stiffness.