 Because of its wide range of properties, it is essential that for a particular application, the most suitable timber species is selected. The most common species of timber used in Western Australia for house framing today is plantation grown Radiata Pine.
The Timber Species & Properties Guide, which can be downloaded below, has a full listing of over 60 other species of trees (including Radiata Pine) suitable for a wide variety of applications. The Guide also has an explanation of the common properties of timber including density, moisture movement and content, durability, strength, joint strength, hardness.
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