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LANDSCAPE TIMBER AND IT'S USES
Timber has many uses including the following: Garden edging, paving, retaining walls, fencing, gates, bridges, decks, seating playground equipment, pergolas, gazebos, outdoor structures, steps and stairs, sheds, stepping pavers, landscape features, outdoor furniture, pots. Timber Species: Hardwoods - open forest hardwoods, (eucalyptus), rainfores...
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LANDSCAPE TIMBER BRANDING
Brands must contain the following: Treatment plant registration number, Preservation identification number and ‘H’ level. Generally branded with a burn, hammer or stamp on end of timber. Painting protects timber from weathering by: Moisture changes causing shrinking, swelling, Ultraviolet light erosion of timber surface. Types: Water repellent...
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LANDSCAPE TIMBER FASTENERS
Timber connectors: - Knuckle nail - Framing Bracket/Joist hanger - Strap nail - Multi grip - Mini grip - Pryda hitch - Shade fix - Pergola angle. Screws & bolts: - Cup head bolt - Hex head bolt - Eyebolt - Hex head screw - Roofing screw. Nails: - Bullet head - Flat head - Staples - Timberlok. Gate fittings: - Tee hinge - Strap hinge - Ball bear...		View PDF
TIMBER DURABILITY
Four durability classes defined relating only to heartwood: Class 1 - Highly durable, soil contact e.g. ironbark, bloodwood, grey gum, tallow wood. Class 4 - Non durable. Durability of sapwood can be increased by chemical preservative which may be more effective in some timbers. E.g. CCA - treated Class 1 hardwood 25 years, CCA - treated softwoods ...		View PDF
TIMBER PERGOLAS AND DECKS
A pergola is an overhead structure designed to filter light. Can be attached or free standing. Timber can be soft or hardwood. Materials required: Post anchors, Posts, Beams, Rafters, Battens, Bracing, Shade cloth (or suitable cover), Correct size and grade of timber must be used. Decks: Raised wooden platform which can extend liveable area: Free s...		View PDF
TIMBER SPECIES AND PROPERTIES
Hardwoods - open forest hardwoods, (eucalyptus), rainforest hardwoods. Softwoods - Cypress, western red cedar, californian redwood, pines, douglas fir (oregon). Timber has four main sections: 1. Bark 2. Sapwood 3. Heartwood 4. Pith. Heartwood: strength and natural durability because of natural chemical deposits. Sapwood: strength but no resistance ...		View PDF
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