Spotted Gum TImber
Spotted Gum is a premium Australian native hardwood known for its high durability and attractive natural features. It is grown on the east coast of Australia, primarily in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. Spotted Gum trees have tall, slender trunks and smooth bark that sheds in sections creating its signature spotted look. With hues ranging from creamy pale brown to rich red brown, Spotted Gum timber has a distinct and elegant appearance.
Benefits of using spotted gum timber
Spotted Gum timber is one of Australia’s premium native hardwoods. Being naturally durable, strong and resistant to termites, it’s suitable for both internal and external use and is highly adaptable. It has minimal tannin leaching compared to other eucalypts and is easy to work with. Spotted Gum cladding and Spotted Gum battens are popular choices for bushfire zones due to their natural fire resistant properties. Boasting rich, warm hues and attractive textures, Spotted Gum will visually enhance any project and readily takes stains, paints and polishes.
Easy Installation
Complete click in system, easily adjustable to fit any space
Cost Effective
Save time installing, comes with proprietary corners and end trims
Customisable
Large range of options for limitless design creativity
Strong
Designed for strength for use in commercial spaces
Applications
Spotted Gum has a long history in a variety of engineering, construction and architectural applications, from bridge and wharf construction to decorative design features. Being a highly versatile and adaptable timber, Spotted Gum cladding is a popular choice for both interior and exterior walls and ceilings. Other common applications include flooring, decking, timber screens and Spotted Gum battens.
Spotted Gum Products
At Mortlock Timber, we supply a wide range of Spotted Gum timber products suitable for residential and commercial architectural projects. These include Proplank click-in Spotted Gum battens and Trendplank concealed fixed Spotted Gum cladding as well as a number of high quality decking products. All of our Spotted Gum timber products are sustainably sourced and designed to minimise waste.
Spotted Gum Finishes
We offer a range of Spotted Gum finishes suitable for external cladding, internal applications and decking. All finishes enhance the natural beauty of the wood, provide protection and improve longevity. Spotted Gum can be used with Shou Sugi Ban charred wood techniques for a striking carbon black finish. We can also deliver our Spotted Gum cladding unfinished and fine sawn.
Colour Variation
Spotted Gum has rich and attractive natural tones, its heartwood varying from light grey-browns to deep red-browns. The sapwood ranges from white to light brown. Since Spotted Gum takes well to stains, paints and oils, its appearance can be controlled for consistency and harmony with the surroundings. Spotted Gum’s striking appearance makes it ideal for diverse settings including carefree coastal designs, rustic bush dwellings and modern luxury interiors.
Natural Feature
Spotted Gum is a moderately coarse timber with an uneven texture. Sometimes the wood displays a wavy grain, providing an attractive fiddleback feature. Gum veins are common, providing visual interest along with other natural features such as knots and borer holes. The natural characteristics of Spotted Gum make it a popular timber with leading interior designers and architects.
What grades does mortlock supply?
Mortlock Timber grades our Spotted Gum products to standard and better grade, also known as natural select grade, in accordance with Australian Standards (AS) 2796.2-2006. The standard and better grade lets the timber show its natural textures and characteristics without compromising on consistency and quality. If you require Spotted Gum cladding, battens or decking in another grade, speak to our team about what’s possible.
Spotted Gum Properties
Spotted Gum is a popular timber species because of its excellent strength, durability and versatility. Being naturally greasy, the wood machines well and is easy to work with. It has a density of 990 kg/m3 and is rated in Class 1 for durability. Having a lower tannin content compared to other eucalypts, there’s less risk of staining and leaching with Spotted Gum. Since Spotted Gum timber is naturally fire and termite resistant, it’s a popular choice for external timber projects exposed to tough conditions.
Queensland
Readily available
990 kg/m3
Class 1
6.1%
Resistant
Susceptible
Group 3, BAL 12.5, 19 and 29 – All AS3959 required applications
Interior and Exterior Use
Latest Projects
Our Spotted Gum products have been used in award-winning projects by some of Australia’s leading designers, architects and builders. Our Spotted Gum batten system is a prominent feature in luxury hotel lobbies and high end apartment buildings, and our Spotted Gum cladding has been used in stunning residential designs across the country. Our Spotted Gum decking was recently used in the multi-award winning EZONE Student Hub at the University of Western Australia.
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