The Blackbutt range at Garde Timber has a striking range of colours, spanning from golden yellow to pale brown. Occasionally a slight pinkish hue may be present in the timber.

This timber displays an even texture and straight grain with presence of some black gum vein as the natural feature, which is attractive and hard wearing for interior use. Very in-fashion at present.

Spotted Gum is one of the most popular Australian Hardwood species. It’s renowned for its appearance, durability and vibrant range of colours. The overall texture and appearance of this species is moderately coarse and uneven, sometimes displaying the striking fiddleback pattern. The colours of Spotted Gum range from pale greyish brown and soft creams to shades of rich chocolate brown and red with a moderate inclusion of Black gum vein as the natural feature. Our raw material is Coastal New South Wales sourced being lighter in colour tones than the western Queensland grown, but performs better in gluing.

This species is a well-known timber usually found on the East Coast of Australia. Sydney Blue Gum has a distinctive variety of colours, ranging from soft to dark pinks / orange and deep reddish browns. The grain typically flows straight, with the occasional interlock, while the texture of Sydney Blue Gum is reasonably course. Gum veins are common in this species.

Brush Box species of timber is highly sought after, mainly due to its unique properties and visual qualities. Its texture is different to other timbers stocked at Garde Timber, as it has a fine and even quality, complete with stunning, rich colours ranging from greyish pink to reddish brown. Brush Box is an ideal timber as a laminated bench top due to its high density which offers great resistance to splintering and wear.

This species is what’s regarded as a premium native hardwood and is of high quality. The cross section, or heart wood, of Grey Ironbark usually appears as a light grey colour or light chocolate, with the occasional hint of deep reds and browns. The colour will often depend on the regional location of the tree. The texture of Grey Ironbark is slightly coarse yet even, with the grain flowing straight and occasionally interlocked.

Red Mahogany is a renowned prestigious Australian hardwood, due to its versatility, resilience, hardness, and exceptional colouring. Also referred to as Red stringybark, this type of timber is mainly used for decorative applications. Older trees produce a distinctive deep, rich red colour, while younger timber commonly has a lighter shade of red.

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.

We stock :

• Select Grade   2400 x 600 x 33 mm       3000 x 600 x 33 mm            3600 x 600 x 33 mm
• Select Grade   2400 x 960 x 33 mm      3000 x 960 x 33 mm
• Select grade Finger Jointed  5400 x 600 x 33 mm (Can cut to length)

or

• Budget Utility Panel  2400 x 900 x 33 mm  (Full of Natural Feature  / insect holes / hairline cracks etc – we keep resins in stock to repair)     Great for budget Table Tops/ desks / Cafe Tables

Check our office for availability and latest pricing

• Custom made sizes available on request in 32 or 43 mm thick
• Full finishing  / polishing  available

Rosewood is a hardwood native to South-East Asia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Sabah, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. The heartwood of rosewood can be either golden brown or a dark blood-red, while the sapwood is pale yellow and up to 60mm wide. The wood is of medium texture and the grain is variable. Freshly cut, the wood has a fragrant odour and is often highly figured: burrs are highly prized in furniture-making.

The timber is susceptible to lyctid borer, but is termite resistant. In its sawn form it is easily worked with hand and machine tools. The heartwood is hard to stain, but polishes to a lustrous finish. Rosewood is imported in small quantities.

Merbau is a popular hardwood derived largely from areas in South East Asia, Papua New Guinea, the Pacific islands, and northern Queensland. With its high degree of natural durability and strength it is used externally in engineering, construction and marine applications. Merbau also features in backyards as outdoor furniture, and internally in a range of joinery, flooring and other uses.

Merbau is harvested from tropical forests and, in some cases, may be sourced from forests legally converted to other land uses or where there are inadequate controls. Certified merbau is available in Australia, so it is suggested you check with your supplier. Certification and chain of custody systems, including DNA tracking, will provide assurance that the wood is from legal and/or well managed forests.

American red oak is the trade name for eight commercially available species within the large group of oaks. The trees grow extensively across the eastern part of the USA and are more abundant than the American white oak. This means that there is a good supply of Red Oak as both sawn timber and veneer, and in a range of grades and specifications. In the US red oak is often classified according to its growing region, and sold as northern red oak (Quercus rubra) or southern red oak (Quercus falcata)*.

A highly attractive timber, the sapwood of the red oak ranges from white to light brown, with a pink to red-brown heartwood. While similar in appearance to white oak, red oak has slightly smaller rays and so has a less pronounced figure. The end grain structure of the red oak is also more porous. It is a typically straight-grained wood with a coarse texture, although both colour and texture can vary dependent on the growing region. The name, red oak, comes from colour of the leaves in autumn.

Current Stock Lines:-

2400 x 600 x 33 mm  Laminated Finger Jointed  Select Grade

5400 x 600 x 33 mm Laminated Finger Jointed  Select Grade                 (Will cut to length required)

2400 x 900 x 33 mm Laminated Finger Jointed Standard Grade          (Some minor natural feature)

Panels will have minimal Butt joins

Subject to availability at time of ordering

• Custom sizes available made to order 33 / 43 mm thick.

Full length Laminations  usually up to 3.6 m

or

Finger Jointed  available  up to 5.4 m