Structural Hardwood

Structural hardwood includes solid timber products used for posts, bearers and heavy-duty construction. A strong choice for projects requiring natural durability and long-term performance.

From Price range: $86.97 through $996.00 each, Inc. GST

Laminated merbau beams are a popular choice for appearance grade structural projects due to it’s extreme strength and natural colouring.

Benefits of Merbau Laminated

  • Laminated lumber is engineered for ultimate durability & strength
  • Glulam beams have a high dimensional stability – comparable to steel
  • Laminating merbau enhances its inherent strength, making it even more durable
  • Projects using merbau GL17 that resists rot, decay & pests are long-lasting

    Laminated timber (also commonly known as laminated veneer lumber or LVL) is made by kiln drying, stress testing and joining timber together with weather resistant adhesives.

    Benefits of Merbau Gl17

  • Class 1 Durability
  • Suitable for internal and external applications
  • Laminated timber structural grade GL17
  • From Price range: $97.30 through $180.40 each, Inc. GST

    Dressed Hardwood Posts are a perfect choice for your next structural timber project. Vitex Hardwood (also known as New Guinea Teak) is suitable for a wide range of applications like decorative fence posts, exposed beams and rafters, pergola structures, outdoor furniture and more.

    Benefits of Vitex Posts

    • Enjoy low-maintenance timber with dressed hardwood
    • Enhanced the structural integrity of your project with long-lasting timber
    • Choose aesthetics without compromising on strength or durability
    • Work with a versatile hardwood like Vitex for easy install

    Vitex Hardwood is a popular structural timber for projects where aesthetics and strength are both needed, due to its soft brown tones and strong composition.

    Features of our Dressed Hardwood Posts

    • F17 Structural Grade – Learn more about Stress Grade ratings
    • Suited for indoor and outdoor (above-ground) use
    • Available in lengths from 1800 to 4500 (mm)
    From Price range: $41.55 through $636.86 each, Inc. GST

    Our set length Merbau Solid F27 is kiln dried for extra durability and dimension stability. Structural merbau is perfect for balusters, handrails, stairs, stringers, treads and more.

    Benefits of Merbau Solid F27

  • Kiln dried timber offers unparalleled durability and will last a lifetime
  • Boasts a natural resistance against rot and decay from weather and pests
  • Can be oiled or stained for customisation
  • Will keep your structure sound and sturdy for years to come

    F27 timber is graded for internal and external structural use above-ground only. We recommend using a galvanised post support or anchor to keep the timber above-ground when used as posts.

    Features of Kiln Dried Merbau

  • F27 Structural Grade
  • Class 1 Durability rating – above ground only
  • Suitable for internal or external use
  • From Price range: $160.12 through $373.86 each, Inc. GST

    Our pre-oiled merbau solid posts are a great structural post with Class 1 durability, perfect for joinery, decking, rails, flooring and stairs

    Benefits of Pre-oiled Merbau Posts

  • Naturally resists pests, rot and fungal damage for long-lasting strength
  • Pre-oiled to save you precious time installing & more time enjoying your project
  • Strong and durable, making your structural project stand the test of time

    Originating from Far North Queensland and up through South East Asia, merbau is a rich and highly durable hardwood widely renowned for its coarse but even texture.

    Features of Merbau Solid Posts

  • Class 1 durability – not suitable in-ground
  • Suitable for internal and external use
  • Ideal for structural, joinery, deck posts, rails and stairs

    Please note this product is pre-oiled. Image may show a post that has not been oiled

  • From Price range: $14.05 through $473.99 each, Inc. GST

    Disclaimer: The term ‘Australian Hardwood’ encompasses many species of timber including but not limited to; Karri & Victorian Ash. The product you recieve may differ visually from the image displayed.

    Our Australian Hardwood F17 is perfect for structural projects like lintels, exposed rafters and beams, step treads, battens, and balustrades. It has a distinctive grain pattern and warm, natural colour.

    Benefits of Australian Hardwood Timber

  • Worry-free structural integrity means your project will last a lifetime
  • Enjoy a long-lasting project with natural resistance to rot, pests & decay
  • Avoid warped and delaminated timber with this kiln dried hardwood
  • Effortlessly add vintage charm to your next indoor project

    Designed to meet the Australian Standards for structural timbers, this timber surpasses industry requirements for structural performance with a rating of F17. Learn more about structural hardwood ratings.

    Features of Kiln Dried Timber

  • Durability Class 3
  • Structural Grade F17
  • Suitable for internal use
  • From Price range: $27.68 through $1,334.30 each, Inc. GST

    Disclaimer: The term ‘Australian Hardwood’ encompasses many species of timber including but not limited to; Blackbutt, Ironbark, Spotted Gum, etc. The product you recieve may differ visually from the image displayed.

    Australian Hardwood Kiln Dried F27 is suitable for exposed roof rafters and beams, handrails, framework and more.

    Benefits of F27 Hardwood

  • Long-lasting structural stability – discover the benefits of kiln dried hardwood timber
  • Inherent resilience to decay, pests, and fungal growth
  • Kiln dried timber boasts resistance to warping and delamination

    Designed to meet the Australian Standards for structural timbers, this timber surpasses industry requirements for structural performance with a rating of F27. Learn more about structural grades and durability classes.

    Features of Australian Hardwoods

  • Kiln dried
  • Durability Class 1
  • F27 Structural Grade
  • Suitable for internal and external use
  • From Price range: $94.01 through $460.02 each, Inc. GST

    Want to save time on your projects? Our Merbau Stair Treads are cut to size, making your stair tread install quick and easy.

    Benefits of Merbau Stair Treads

  • Seamlessly match your stairs to your merbau decking boards
  • Merbau is a strong hardwood with natural resistance to pests & rot
  • Structurally graded for a strong and sturdy stair project
  • Will weather anything the outdoors throws at it – rain, hail or shine

    Merbau is not suited for in-ground projects. Make sure to use galvanised steel stair stringers to lift these merbau stair treads off the ground and help them last a lifetime.

    Features of F27 Stair Treads

  • F27 Structural Grade – learn about timber grades
  • Ideal for end use outdoor applications, specifically deck stairs
  • Natural rot, insect and fungal resistance
  • From Price range: $37.28 through $62.13 each, Inc. GST

    Our hardwood stair treads are built for durability and stability. Treated to resist pests and rot, they are perfect for outdoor deck stairs.

    Benefits of Hardwood Stair Treads

  • ✔ Hardwood is the best material for steps due to its strength & reliability
  • ✔ To save you time on site, these treads are already cut to popular lengths
  • ✔ Treated hardwood resists damage from rot, pests, harsh weather & decay
  • ✔ Enjoy peace of your mind that your steps will be safe & sturdy
  • Pair these with our galvanised stair stringers. F14 structurally graded stair treads will provide a reliable step to your project that will last decades.

    Features of Hardwood Step Treads

  • ✔ F14 Structural Grade
  • ✔ H3 treated hardwood
  • ✔ Ideal for end use outdoor applications, specifically deck stairs

    Please note: due to being a natural product, lengths provided may be longer than stated.

  • From Price range: $76.36 through $3,245.79 each, Inc. GST

    Our Laminated Merbau Posts are sold in set lengths and are suitable for appearance grade structural projects. Discover popular sizes like 140×140 merbau posts, 90×90 and 190×190 merbau posts.

    Benefits of our Laminated Merbau Posts

  • Effortlessly add modern style to your outdoor area
  • Laminated timber is inherently strong, making it even more durable
  • Natural rot, insect and fungal resistance – keeping your structure damage free
  • Will weather anything the outdoors throws at it – rain, hail or shine

    It is not recommended to use merbau in-ground. Instead, you should place the timber in post supports like these Black T Blade Post Supports. Laminated Merbau has a great load carrying capacity and superior fire resistance.

    Features of Merbau Posts

  • Class 1 Durability
  • Suitable for above ground, internal & external use
  • GL13 Merbau Posts
  • From Price range: $77.89 through $4,459.84 each, Inc. GST

    Our GOS Hardwood F14 H4 is a highly durable timber for structural applications like decks, pergolas and more. Many rely on F14 hardwood for strudy and reliable landscaping projects.

    Benefits of Hardwood F14

  • ✔ Durable – extremely strong & suited for most structural timber projects
  • ✔ Versatile – able to be placed in-ground, making it a great structural post
  • ✔ Resilient – resists damage from harsh weather, pests, rot & decay
  • Green off saw (GOS) means the timber has not been air or kiln dried before being treated – thus maintaining a high moisture content. GOS Hardwood can be easily bent to remove bowing and remains structurally sound.

    Features of Treated Hardwood

  • ✔ Suited for external, in-ground & structural applications
  • ✔ H4 treated
  • ✔ F14 Structural Grade
  • From Price range: $27.25 through $714.97 each, Inc. GST

    Looking for sawn hardwood for your next structural project? GOS hardwood is H3 treated and F14 structurally graded and ideal for high strength applications.

    Benefits of F14 Hardwood

    • A great choice for outdoor structural applications due to pest resistance
    • Enjoy peace of mind that your structural project will stay strong & reliable
    • H3 treated to avoid fungal & rot damage

    Green off sawn (GOS) means the timber has not been air or kiln dried before being treated – thus maintaining a high moisture content. It can be easily bent to remove bowing and remains structurally sound.

    Features of Structural Hardwood

    • Green off sawn is unseasoned hardwood
    • F14 Structural Grade
    • Suitable for fencing, landscaping & construction applications
    From Price range: $103.71 through $1,660.98 each, Inc. GST

    Solid merbau posts are a popular choice for many outdoor projects like structural landscaping, fence posts, deck guard rails and more. These posts are square ratios, discover our Merbau F27 for other sizes of our merbau F27 posts.

    Benefits of Merbau Solid Posts

  • Low shrinkage rate due to being kiln dried allowing for long-lasting outdoor use
  • Merbau is a strong hardwood with natural resistance to pests & rot
  • Will keep your structure sound and sturdy for years to come

    These posts are not pre-oiled. Our pre-oiled merbau solid posts are a great choice for saving time on your projects.

    Features of Kiln-Dried Merbau F27

  • F27 Structural Grade
  • Kiln dried for low-shrinkage
  • Suitable for internal or external (above-ground) use