Jarrah is a unique Australian hardwood renowned for its versatility. Its durability and strength make it an ideal timber for a range of structural and design applications, with timbers that display colours ranging from deep red to blonde.
Jarrah trees grow on the iron and aluminium rich plains of south-western corner of Western Australia, from the ranges east of Perth down to Albany. They are slow growing, their roots often reaching to great depths in search of nutrients and water. Their long, straight trunks, can grow up to 40 metres tall and 2 metres in diameter, creating beautifully coloured and grained timbers.
Jarrah’s natural properties include a high resistance to weather, rot, termites and even marine borers, making it valuable for a range of outdoors uses. Its density also makes it fire resistant. It can be used in wharf and bridge construction, railway sleepers, cross arms, poles and piles. Construction applications include general house framing, flooring, linings, joinery and fencing. Jarrah’s decorative qualities make it prized for use in furniture, turnery, joinery and parquetry.
This timber makes a versatile and aesthetically pleasing decking board based on its natural durability and bushfire resistance properties (BAL 12.5 and 10 per all AS3959 applications; BAL 29 when used in conjunction with non-combustible wall cladding and enclosed subfloor.
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.