|
|
|
Is one of Tasmania's most durable timbers and due to its density has to be seasoned with care.
Tasmanian Southern Blue Gum grows in eastern coastal regions of Tasmania in wet or dry sclerophyl forest.
Plantations for pulp and paper fibre, it is now the worlds most widely planted eucalypt.
Tasmanian Southern Blue Gum is in 25mm thickness only and is subject to availability.
| Specie Tasmanian Southern Blue Gum |
Colouring Pale straw to brown, often with blue to green/grey tones. Material from re-growth resource can exhibit shades
of pink. The sapwood is paler than the hardwood but often difficult to distinguish.
Other Botanical Name Eucalyptus globulus
Other Common Name Southern Blue Gum, Blue Gum (not to be confused with Sydney Blue Gum)
Workability Although high in density good results can be achieved with careful working and correct machinery. Combined
with its hardness and light colour makes it ideal for sports/commercial floors.
Wood Density Approximately 900 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content. Unseasoned density approximately 1100 kg/m³
Hardness / Janka 10.0:Seasoned (Bottle ref 12.0)
Durability Class 3 (refer to AS 1604)
Strength Group Seasoned SD2, unseasoned S3
Movement Between 25% and 5% MC, radial movement is approximately 0.49% per 1% MC change; tangential movement
about 0.61% per 1% MC change. |
To find out more about Gunns Timber Products Tasmanian Southern Blue Gum range please contact your state sales team on 1800 088 135
|
|
