Thread: Another identifying wood question!

Blackbutt is one of the splittiest timbers going around (I'm just working with some atm that is insanely quilted....and insanely split to go with it).

Jarrah is nice, but not sure how readily available as floorboards over here (could be).

Tallowwood is incredibly durable and strong (use for window sills et al) but is usually pretty bland (like, almost always).

Spotty has similar strength and durability characteristics, but almost always has a lot more character, and is readily available as floorboards (dunno about tongue and groove availability though, if that's what you need)

I have bought a lot of timber floors from these guys Timber Floors Sydney - Solid Australian wood flooring and Staircases
John only supplies quality material and refuses to supply a selected species if he is not happy with the material available
i am sure he will be able to provide you a suitable species

spotted gum is readily available from hardware and general at dural in 19mm thick T&G boards 98, 130 they have some quite wide boards of spotty in flooring

Thanks everyone for your help so far!

I have a couple of others that I am looking to identify as I am meant to replace with like timber and what is there is rotted. Unfortunately I don't have as good pics this time due to them still being in place. Keep in mind this is an 1880 built house.

1. Verandah posts.
These are 70mm thick and 140-150mm wide. I planed a spot to get the grain to help.
It seems relatively soft, softer than the cypress at least. Cedar?
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2. This one may be difficult, it is the floor joists and balcony supports (which I need to change due to 2 being rotted).
The beams are 57mm x 190mm which looks like 2.25 x 7.5" which I'm not sure is a common size.
These are very hard.

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As before, any suggestions appreciated. I need to match the best I can due to heritage requirements.

Cheers

The first one is Douglas Fir aka "Oregon".

The others could be anything.

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

The first one is Douglas Fir aka "Oregon".

The others could be anything.

Thanks for that, maybe when I get it out we'll have a better chance of working out what it is.