Timber Species - Red Ironbark

Species Name: Red Ironbark

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus Sideroxylon

Colour Range: Light to Dark Red

Hardness: Janka hardness rating - 13

Strength: SD3

Density: 1120 kg/m3

Durability: Class 1

 

A popular Australian Hardwood, Red Ironbark, has been highly sought for over 200 years for its’ beauty, strength and durability.The colours range from pale to rich reds as well as browns. The grain is usually interlocked, with a moderately coarse texture. Red Ironbark timber is a handsome timber which can be used for a multitude of purposes. It is used for domestic and non-domestic decking, flooring, joinery products, furniture, fit outs and external cladding.