About Timber Decking
Timber’s natural high resistance to weather, rot, termites, and even marine borers, makes this the ideal timber for decking.
Timber is a popular timber in Australia and has been used as an exterior timber in construction since the 1840’s because of its durability and strength. Timber trees can be found in forests from Perth to Albany in the southwest of Western Australia where the soil is rich in iron and aluminium.
From boardwalks in extreme environments to veranda and alfresco decking, Timber’s striking appearance and long-term durability makes it Australia’s premium choice.
Where can Timber Decking be used
pool decks
boardwalks
Marinas
gardens
commercial projects
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Why use Timber Timber Decking
Timber is an excellent choice for outdoor applications as it is naturally resistant to weather, rot and termites. It is also resistant to marine borers, making it a good choice for harsh marine applications such as wharf and bridge construction.
Timber’s natural colour ranges from a deep brown-red to blonde. Paired with its durable qualities, this makes it a desirable species for architectural design and decorative elements. It is often used for floorings, linings, furniture, joinery and parquetry.
Timber is one of the Australian hardwood species that has natural fire resistant properties (BAL 12.5 & 19), making it an ideal choice for outdoor decking applications where durability and safety are paramount.
Thanks to its durability and strength, Timber is a highly versatile timber which is used for both structural and design applications. As it is both a highly practical and aesthetic timber, Timber is an ideal choice for public spaces, commercial buildings and high end residential properties.
Mortlock Timber’s Timber decking and cladding products are manufactured in Western Australia. As a locally sourced and manufactured timber, Timber is a sustainable option.
sustainability
New Timber is a sustainable, renewable resource, exclusively harvested from regrowth forests in WA.
Strict and comprehensive legislation is in place in Western Australia to ensure sustainable forest management. Sustainable forest management balances ecological, economic and socio-cultural values of the forest. The Forest Management Plan and the WA Regional Forest Agreement outline the strict guidelines and policies that control timber harvesting in Western Australia. Both are legally binding documents prepared through scientific research and consultation and are regularly formally reviewed to ensure compliance and that the standards within maintain their world class status.
The Forest Products Commission is responsible for conducting commercial forest operations under the Forest Products Act 2000. The Forest Products Commission is certified to the Australian Forestry Standard (AS4708:2013) and the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015)
All native forests harvested in WA are regenerated or replanted each year.