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Tasmanian Oak
Blonde Timber Species
Species Name: Tasmanian Oak
Botanical name(s): Trading name. Made up of multiple species including Mountain Ash, Alpine
Ash, Messmate,
Size and location information: Large hardwood of the mountain regions of Tasmania and
Victoria.
Description: Tasmanian Oak is light in colour, varying from straw to reddish brown with
intermediate shades of cream to pink.
Density: Green: 1000kg/m3, Dry: 700kg/m3
Janka Hardness Rating: Dry: 4.9
Shrinkage: Between 25% and 5% MC, radial movement is approximately 0.23% per 1% MC Change;
tangential movement about 0.36% per 1% MC change
Durability: In ground: Class 4 Above ground: Class 3
Lyctids Susceptibility: Yes
Termite Resistance (AS3660): No
Strength Group: Seasoned SD3 and SD4, unseasoned S3 and S4
Fire Hazard properties:
Ignitability:
Spread of flame: 8
Smoke Development: 3
Workability
Tasmanian Oak is a warm, dense and resilient hardwood. It works extremely well and produces an
excellent finish. It can be used in
Finishing. Will readily accept paint, stain and polish.
Uses:
All
forms of construction, furniture; home fit out, particularly flooring. It has very good staining qualities to
match with other timbers.
Availability:
Native forests are being closed from logging. Will become scarce over time.
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