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Single piece step treads are also available for single spine fabricated metal, stringers or galvanized steel stringers which are pre-fabricated.

Hardwood Stair Timber

Specialists in customised timber stair components  for your next DIY renovation.

At Garde Timber, we supply a range of native and imported durable hardwood stair components to suit any budget for the DIY, trade or commercial application for both internal and external weather exposed application.

Stair treads are also available for single spine fabricated metal stringers or galvanized steel stringers which are pre-fabricated. These are supplied docked to length and finished sanded for installation, polishing, oiling or painting on site.

As Garde timber is a timber merchant, we only supply the separate raw material components and do not make up the staircase or house out the Stringers. We do not offer polishing of components

Stair components available in Solids timber and Laminated sections whereby laminated is now becoming more popular due to lack of large end section availability in Australian hardwood species.

We supply :-Treads                                                                                                                                                                         Stringers                                                                                                                                                                   Risers                                                                                                                                                                         Platforms                                                                                                                                                                   Winders(require templates)

 

Stair Timber Range – Solid and Laminated options

  • Tasmanian Oak (Victorian Ash)

    Laminated Solid Hardwood

     

    Tasmanian Oak commonly encompasses three species of timber which are found in the mountainous landscape of Tasmania, Victoria, and the South East corners of New South Wales. It is a highly sought after hardwood timber, due to its versatility and attractiveness. This species is generally lighter in colour, ranging from shades of straw to reddish brown, commonly with hints of cream and soft pink.Also known as Victorian Ash .

    Standard sizes available :- 240 x 33 / 240 x 43 / 285 x 33 / 285 x 43 / 290 x 68

    Width:-240 (2 pce laminations) or 285 mm (3 piece laminations)            (Can be cut back to suit)

    Thickness :- 33   / 43 / 68    – can be machined back   (Risers 185 x 19)

    Lengths :- Up to 5.4 m  (Precision Docking service available )

    Colour:- Blonde / light brown to pinkish tones

    Grading :- Select Grade

    Platforms  / Winders  – Laminated sections made to order via diagram ,drawing or template.

    Services:-  Docking to length

    Finish sanding

    Routing edges with pencil round profile

    Attaching underside edge strip to meet code

     

  • Blackbutt Stair Timber

    Hardwood Kiln Dried – Stringers / Treads and Risers

    Widths:-  Solids 240 – 290 mm (Risers 185 x 19)

    Laminated 240 and wider up to 350 mm

    Thickness :- 32  / 35 / 40 / 42 / 45 / 60 / 65  / 70 /85 mm (Risers 185 x 19)

    (60 mm & thicker Laminated only)

    Lengths :- Up to 6.0 m  (Precision Docking service available )

    Grading :- Feature Grade – with moderate Gum vein,pin holes,hairline cracks or

    Appearance garde  – with minimal natural feature.

    Platforms  / Winders  – Laminated sections made to order via diagram ,drawing or template.

    Services:-  Docking to length

    Finish sanding

    Routing edges with pencil round profile

    Attaching underside edge strip to meet code

  • Spotted Gum Stair Timber

    Hardwood Kiln Dried

    Widths:-  Solids 240 – 290 mm (Risers 185 x 19)

    Laminated 240 and wider up to 350 mm

    Thickness :- 32   / 40 / 42 / 45 / 60 / 65  / 70 /85 mm (Risers 185 x 19)

    (60 mm & thicker Laminated only)

    Lengths :- Up to 6.0 m  (Precision Docking service available )

    Grading :- Feature Grade – with moderate Gum vein,pin holes,hairline cracks or

    Appearance garde  – with minimal natural feature.

    Platforms  / Winders  – Laminated sections made to order via diagram, drawing or template.

    Services:-  Docking to length

    Finish sanding

    Routing edges with pencil round profile

    Attaching underside edge strip to meet code

     

    NEW PRODUCT !

    Spotted Gum Lami-Treads and Stringers  285 x 40 mm 

    Utilising smaller off-cuts of pemium Spotted Gum feed stock,we have developed an engineered Hardwood Glue-Lam Step tread  and stringers

    Benefits :-

    *Dimensionally stable Finger Jointed 2 layer build for straightness

    *Front Edge Strip

    *Available up to 6.0 m lengths  – utilised for long length stringers

    *Matches in with Spotted Gum Tongue and Grooved Flooring  profile

  • Brushbox Laminated Stair Components

    Native Hardwood

    Width:-Laminated 240 and wider up to 350 mm

    Thickness :- 32   / 40 / 42 / 45 / 60 / 65  / 70 /85 mm (Risers 185 x 19)

    Lengths :- Up to 4.5 m  (Precision Docking service available )

    Colour:- Pinkish Brown

    Grading :- Select Grade

    Platforms  / Winders  – Laminated sections made to order via diagram ,drawing or template.

    Services:-  Docking to length

    Finish sanding

    Routing edges with pencil round profile

    Attaching underside edge strip to meet code

  • Sydney Bluegum Laminated Stair Components

    Native Hardwood

    Width :-Laminated 240 and wider up to 350 mm

    Thickness :- 32   / 40 / 42 / 45 / 60 / 65  / 70 /85 mm (Risers 185 x 19)

    Lengths :- Up to 4.5 m  (Precision Docking service available )

    Colour:- Orange / Red tones

    Grading :- Feature Grade – with moderate Gum vein,pin holes,hairline cracks or

    Appearance garde  – with minimal natural feature.

    Platforms  / Winders  – Laminated sections made to order via diagram ,drawing or template.

    Services:-  Docking to length

    Finish sanding

    Routing edges with pencil round profile

    Attaching underside edge strip to meet code

  • Merbau Stair Timber

    Hardwood Kiln Dried

    Solids

    250 x 47 mm Pencil Round Edges

    240 x 35  / 290 x 35 / 240x 45 / 290 x 45 mm

    Laminated

    240 x 42 / 290 x 42 / 240 x 65 / 290 x 65 mm

    Can be Ripped back in width to customers requested size eg 250 x 45 mm

    All Select Grade

    Riser material  – 190 x 19 mm (Select Grade)

    Platforms  / Winders  – Laminated sections made to order via diagram ,drawing or template.

    Services:-  Docking to length

    Finish sanding

    Routing edges with pencil round profile

    Attaching underside edge strip to meet code

  • American Red Oak

    Imported Hardwood Stair Components

    240  x 33 mm / 240 x 43 / 285 x 33 / 285 x 43/290 x 70 (Mono Stringer)

    2 Piece Laminated Section – except 290 x 70 (7 lams)

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    5.7 m lengths available in Laminated  / Finger Jointed  section

    240  x 33 mm / 240 x 43 / 285 x 33 / 285 x 43

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    (Can be Ripped back in width to customers requested size eg 250 x 45 mm)

    All Select Grade

    Riser material  – 190 x 19 mm (Select Grade)

    Platforms  / Winders  – Laminated sections made to order via diagram ,drawing or template.

    Services:-  Docking to length

    Finish sanding

    Routing edges with pencil round profile

    Attaching underside edge strip to meet code

     

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    External Hardwood Stair Timbers

    For new external stairs or renovating or replacing your old worn out treads, this is supplied in Class 1 durability Red Ironbark, which is naturally termite resistant. There is minimal shrinkage and end split, and can be oiled for a natural colour finish with our range of Sikkens or intergrain external coatings or painted to suit. Sealing immediately  is recommended .

    We do not supply stringers pre-housed.

    Size  Species Grade Comment
    250 x 50 mm Sawn Unseasoned Red Ironbark F17 (Stocked 1.8 – 4.2m ) Lengths to 6.0
    300 x 50 mm Sawn Unseasoned Red Ironbark F17 (Ex-Sawmill) Lengths to 6.0 m

    Handrails and Balustrading

    In weather exposed applications, or subjected to other sources of moisture, handrails, posts, newels, balustrading and infill should be either naturally durable Class 1 or 2 species including Spotted Gum, or kwila. At Garde Timber, we nominate Spotted gum as locally produced Queensland timbers as can be oiled as a high feature or painted with peace of mind knowing our product will outlast any other Timber species in durability and longevity.

    QUEENSLAND HARDWOODS  – SPOTTED GUM

    This is a Class 1 Durability hardwood produced in Queensland. It can oil as a feature.

    Profile     Size Species Lengths
    Handrail(Beer Rail) 90 x 44/140×44 Spotted Gum Set Lengths 300 mm increments
    Mid Rail 66 x 42 Spotted Gum Set Lengths   300 mm increments
     Bottom Rail 66 x 42 Spotted Gum Set Lengths   300 mm increments
    Balusters 68 x 19 Spotted Gum Set Lengths 300 mm increments

    IMPORTED KWILA / MERBAU

    This product is available in laminated. It features gun barrel straight and can be oiled as a feature.

    PROFILE                              Size Specie Lengths
    Breadloaf 66 x 66 Kwila / Merbau 5.4 m lengths  -Finger Jointed
    Set Lengths Solids   to 3.6 m
    Ladieswaist 66 x 66 Kwila / Merbau 5.4 m lengths-Finger Jointed
    Set Lengths Solids to 3.6 m
    Beer Rail

     

    90 x 42
    140 x 42
    190 x 42
    Kwila / Merbau 5.4 m lengths Finger Jointed
    Set Lengths Solids  to 5.7 m
    Mid Rail –
    Grooved option in F.J.
    66 x 42 Kwila / Merbau 5.4 m Lengths -Finger Jointed
    Set Lengths Solids – 300 mm increments
    Weather Bottom Rail 66 x 42 Kwila / Merbau 5.4 m length
    Set Lengths to 3.0 m  –  300 mm increments
    Ballusters 62 x 19 Kwila / Merbau Set Lengths Solids -300 mm increments
    Ballusters 42 x 19 Kwila / Merbau Set Lengths Solids -300 mm increments
    Ballusters 25MM DOWELL Kwila / Merbau 900 / 1200 mm lengths

    PINE LOSP TREATED FINGER JOINTED  PRE-PRIMED

    This product is a cost-effective solution for paint finish. It features gun barrel straight and comes pre-primed.
    Profile                              Size Specie Length
    Breadloaf 66 x 66 Pine 5.4 m lengths
    Ladieswaist 66 x 66 Pine 5.4 m lengths
    Beer Rail DPR 90 X 42140 x 42 Pine 5.4 m lengths5.4 m Length
    Mid Rail 66 x 42 Pine 5.4 m lengths
    Rebated Bottom Rail 66 x 42 Pine 5.4 m length
    Balusters 42 x 19 Pine 5.4 m Length

    BCA Requirements

    Handrails and balustrades for all buildings are required to comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The BCA specifies that a continuous balustrade or handrail must be provided along:

    The side of any roof to which public access is provided.
    Any stairway, ramp, floor, corridor, hallway, balcony, veranda, mezzanine, access bridge or the like.
    Along the side of any path of access to a building, if it is not bounded by a wall and more than one metre above the surface beneath.

    The height of a balustrade or other barrier must not be less than one metre above the floor of any access path, balcony, landing or the like and not be less than 865 mm above the nosings of the stair treads or the floor of a ramp.

    Openings in balustrades (including decorative balustrades) or other barriers must be constructed so that they do not allow a 125 mm sphere to pass through. Floors more than four metres above the surface beneath, any horizontal elements within the balustrade or other barrier between 150 mm and 760 mm above the floor must not facilitate climbing.

    STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES

    Several structural properties must be considered in the design and construction of handrails and balusters.

    POSTS/NEWELL POST SIZES

    Posts and newel posts shall have a minimum stress grade of F5. Where they only support handrails, the minimum size of posts and newel posts should be 80 x 80 mm (maximum post spacing 3600 mm and height of 2700 mm). Refer to AS1684 to determine the size for posts that support additional loads such as roof or flooring.

    INFILL/BALUSTERS SIZES

    The minimum size of infill/balusters should be:

    • Hardwood: 19 x 19 mm or 21 mm diameter
    • Softwood: 19 x 42 mm, 32 x 32 mm or 25 mm diameter