Is Ash good for cladding?
Is Ash good for cladding?
Being durable, stable and relatively knot-free, Brimstone ash is an ideal choice for modern timber cladding designs and is sourced from local woodlands.
Is Silvertop ash the same as Victorian ash?
Silvertop ash is a large, moderately durable Australian hardwood that grows in the southern and central coast and tablelands of New South Wales, eastern Victoria and north eastern Tasmania. It is also known as ‘coast ash’ due to its occurrence along the coastal areas of the cooler eastern states.
What class is Silvertop ash?
Silvertop Ash, or ‘coast ash’ as it is commonly referred to due to it’s tendency to grow along the eastern coast, is a distinctive timber with many features including noticeable growth rings, gum veins and pencil streaks….
| Durability | |
|---|---|
| In-Ground | Class 3 (5-15 years) |
| Above-Ground | Class 2 (15-40 years) |
What is Shiplap called in Australia?
Beadboard
Beadboard in Australia is created using V joint or ship lap lining boards. Put simply, a row of narrow wooden planks are fitted together and lined vertically on the wall. Between each wooden plank is a little indentation or a ridge, also known as the ‘bead’.
Is Ash good for burning?
Ash – (Scientific Name – Fraxinus) Ash is thought to be one of the very best woods for burning. Ash creates a steady flame and a good heat output. Unlike other wood, ash can be burnt when green, but like with most wood burns at it’s very best when it is dry.
Is Ash cheaper than oak?
Ash woods that comes from the deciduous species of the tree are particularly hard, in fact they are even harder than oak, but they are less resistant to moisture. As well as this, ash is typically more expensive than oak.
What is the difference between Vic Ash and Tas Oak?
Victorian Ash refers to the hardwood produced by two species – Eucalyptus regnans and Eucalyptus delegatensis when sourced from Victoria. Tasmanian Oak refers to the hardwood produced by three species – Eucalyptus regnans, Eucalyptus obliqua and Eucalyptus delegatensis, when sourced from Tasmania.
Can Vic Ash be used externally?
Using innovative technology now Victorian Ash can be used throughout a home, and outside too instead of having to consider dense heavy species externally.
Is Silvertop ash good for decking?
Silvertop Ash can be used as decking and pergolas, and makes for a beautiful and relatively inexpensive choice in comparison to other native hardwoods. While a durable wood above ground, it would not be appropriate to use below ground. Rich colouration, the pinkness of the wood highlighted easily with a clear finish.
Is Silvertop ash good for furniture?
Suitable for steam bending, Silvertop Ash is useful for furniture, high-end joinery and creative crafting. It is also woodchipped for paper production and shingles. A tough, moderately durable timber, Silvertop Ash is reasonably easy to work with and readily available in NSW.
What is the difference between shiplap and board and batten?
Shiplap and Board and Batten are two different wooden wall treatments. Shiplap refers to wooden boards of the same width with grooves that help each board fit together tightly, while board and batten refers to boards of different widths installed with space between, usually vertically.
What is silvertop ash cladding?
Silvertop Ash is a large Australian hardwood becoming very popular for external cladding of commercial and domestic buildings. It is lightweight and flexible.
Is silvertop ash fire resistant?
Silvertop Ash provides good fire resistance, and is one of seven hardwood timber species that was found to be suitable by the Building Commission in Victoria for home construction in bushfire areas (provided it has a thickness greater than 18 mm).
Do I need to take care when drying silvertop ash?
Care needs to be taken when drying Silvertop Ash because of its proneness to surface checking on the tangential surface. Additionally, it is slow to dry. Silvertop Ash is a moderately durable timber and it has also been found to provide good fire resistance. Silvertop Ash is typically used as a building timber, such as in timber framing.
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