Timber Species
Radiata
| Botanical Name: | Pinus Radiata |
| Other Names: | Pine |
| Source location: | New Zealand |
| Stability: | Unstable |
| Durability in Ground: | Needs the following treatment:- Untreated or H1- Interior, H3 – Exterior, H4 - Ground |
| Durability above Ground: | n/a |
| Density: | Approx 500kg/m3 (at approx 12% MC) |
| Dimensions: | n/a |
| Appearance: | Heartwood is an even to light chestnut brown and the sapwood is creamy white with predominant growth rings. |
| Grades: | Grades range from clears to merch as it is used for joinery as well as boxing and construction. |
| Uses: | Considered a “general purpose” timber, it is widely used for heavy duty construction, building, furniture, joinery, mouldings, packaging, weatherboard, decking and fencing. |