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View Poll Results: Which timber would you go for?

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  • Jarrah

    10 27.78%

  • Redgum

    5 13.89%

  • Merbau

    10 27.78%

  • Yellow Balau

    1 2.78%

  • Massarra

    0 0%

  • Other (please specify)

    10 27.78%
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  1. 12th February 2005, 02:31 PM #1
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    Default More decking timber.

    Ok I know that this topic has been done to death but here goes .....
    (yes I have done a search )

    I have two small decking projects on the go at the moment. The lengh of timber required is small, only 1200mm for one deck and 1500mm for the other deck. My preference is for a red hardwood such as redgum or jarrah but it is very difficult to find. I am happy with new or recycled.

    From scouting around the Geelong area it looks as if my options for decking will be the following:

    Merbau (not really red but commonly available around here)

    Yellow Balau (not really red but commonly available around here)

    Massarra
    I found some of this today at a good price but a Yahoo search comes up blank .... any ideas? This was the spelling I was given but it could be wrong.

    Jarrah (if I can find it)
    Bunnings had Jarrah for $2.88 but they are not stocking it any more and it has all gone

    or

    Redgum (again if I can find it).

    I am interested in suggestions on which one will be best to go for, keeping in mind availability and price ..... oohh I might start a poll :eek:
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  3. 12th February 2005, 03:29 PM #2
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    You have 100% in favour of Merbau at the moment, I think that says it all....
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  4. 12th February 2005, 05:15 PM #3
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    Try JVS timber in Hoppers Crossing for set length jarrah- if they can't or won't sell it to you they may be able to direct you to someone who can. Failing that, Blue gum is occaisionally available as decking- albeit pricey, and not as dark as it used to be- or you could go for mixed reds (also known as forest reds) if you don't mind a bit of variation in colour. Belmont timber, Barwon timber or Fagg's (I think the one in Geelong Sth is the one - Moorabool St??) will all be able to help you out. You could also see what VTW can do if your're really keen. Did I leave anyone out?

    If Bunnings can't get Jarrah though, then there's probably none to be had. I'd go Mixed Reds myself; it's good value in flooring too cause people don't seem to want a floor if they can't tell their friends which species it is (usually bloodwood, red mahogany, blue gum and/or red ironbark).

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  5. 12th February 2005, 05:33 PM #4
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    G'day.
    Red Ironbark or Turpentine.
    Try Market Timbers In Melbourne.
    They are in the book.
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    Thanks Rusty ....

    The mixed reds sound good .... I will have to check them out.
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  7. 12th February 2005, 05:43 PM #6
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    Victorian Timber Wholesalers, I'm pretty sure they're Geelong based; dunno if you'd get any reds out of them, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

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    Mixed reds, mmm yes please.

    I prefer Cab Merlot myself.

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    I voted Jarrah because thats what is mostly available in the west, especially recycled from timber roof frames. The older the better as the colours really come out. New jarrah can be boring and somewhat...well overwhelming.

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    I've voted for Jarrah although the last deck that I built was made of Merbau. The look of jarrah is superior but when it came down to cost I couldn't justify the extra expense.

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    PS Shiver Me Timbers in Williamstown sell Jarrah decking (bit pricey but very good quality).
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    Unfortunatley no Jarrah decking at Shiver Me Timbers
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  12. 14th February 2005, 08:07 PM #11
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    Sucked in again!!

    Merbau???

    Marketing name for Kwila.

    Bright yellow when first cut but fades to pale (immature trees) or dark reddish brown (mature trees).
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  13. 15th February 2005, 09:27 PM #12
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    Default jarrah decking

    You might try Australian Recycled Timber ? Fabio Crt Campbellfield - they have both new and recycled jarrah - not sure about decking though. Plenty of T & G and other dimensions.

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  14. 15th February 2005, 11:14 PM #13
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    Check out Fowles Timber Group. Their auction is on a Wed. Cat comes out 5PM Tues night. Tommorrow they have got lots of sawn jarra, mixed reds, merbou & lots of flooring.

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  15. 17th February 2005, 04:26 PM #14
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    What about batu?

    Oh, and my dad still lives in Melbourne - he got a heap of flooring from a place in Newport, though it might have been mentioned already.

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    I have a mix of Jarrah and Sheoak. Jarrah is on the inside...

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