Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata) is a New Zealand grown timber, in fact it’s our main forestry timber. It’s a relatively quick growing softwood that readily accepts preservative treatment to make it durable enough to withstand rot.
Although it’s not as stable as Accoya wood or Western Red Cedar, it is well priced making it New Zealand's most popular timber for weatherboard cladding. According to the NZ Building Code Radiata Pine needs to last for a minimum of 15 years but maintaining the boards on a regular basis should see this time extend.
Profiles
Timber weatherboard systems are available in either vertical shiplap or horizontal (bevel back and rusticated) styles and there are many Profiles to choose from.
Timspec was established in 1990 as a wholesaler of specialty timber and was wholly New Zealand owned. In March 2019 Timspec was acquired by ITI Australia and became ITI Timspec LTD.
Today we import, export, and wholesale a huge range of timber to builders, joiners, home owners, floor layers, landscape builders and furniture manufacturers. We pride ourselves on being environmentally responsible and strive to source the most sustainable timber options available. Timber stocked includes species from North America, South America, Europe, Africa, South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand's exotic as well as indigenous species.
The ITI Timspec team are extremely knowledgeable about the various types of timber, treatments and uses available and are happy to help you in choosing the right product for your project.