Darwin Stringybark (Eucalyptus Tetradonta) is a highly durable timber both in and above ground with excellent weathering properties, and is often used for sawn and round timber in bridge construction and as mining timbers, sleepers, poles, piles, cross arms, heavy structural, heavy flooring and decking; ship and boat building. This durability and strength coupled with the ability to withstand high traffic and repeated impacts has seen it used for commercial and domestic applications in the construction of flooring, decking, wall panelling, decorative work, furniture, joinery, turnery, carving, inlay work, walking sticks and tool handles.
It’s heartwood is pale reddish-brown with wide sapwood similar to forest red gum. The timber is of high density similar to that of the ironbarks making it hard, heavy and stiff, with exceptionally good impact, wearing & weathering properties.
The sapwood is pale yellow or white, fairly wide and not always clearly demarcated from the reddish-brown or pale red heartwood. It has a medium texture and the grain is mainly straight. This species of timber is widely distributed through northern Australia from Queensland to Western Australia. The trees grow from close to sea level up to 300m and the best growth occurs on moderately deep, well drained sandy soils.
Welcome to Mornington Timber & Decking, experts in all your decking needs. MTD have continuously expanded our product range to provide a wide selection of advanced composite decking, timber decking, screening, cladding, and more. From decking installation to timber screens and picnic tables, we have everything you need to bring your outdoor space to life.
With years of experience working alongside architects, designers, builders, and homeowners, we are here to assist you in selecting the perfect materials for your current project. Our team takes pride in hand-picking each product we offer to ensure the highest quality for your decking and outdoor furniture needs.
Located just off Racecourse Road in Mornington, we service both the Mornington Peninsula and wider Melbourne area.