Australian Hardwood Shingles

Australian hardwood shingles and shakes.

Australian hardwood shingles.

We have been involved in over 250 jobs both nationally and internationally including national trust heritage resorts and private residences both small and large. Hardwood shingles come in a variety of colours shapes and sizes. A shingle generated from a sawn piece of timber is characterised by its relatively smooth face and back while in contrast a shake essentially a split piece of. Available in beautiful australian harwood frames including hardwood posts decks packages or our premium standard australian structural timber range fully stained frames.

Sawn shingles handsplit shakes australia s most famous timber must be she oak or forest oak casuarina torulosa nature s plywood split on the quarter it needs the least processing due to its inherent characteristics. The australian building industry recognises the durability of these local hardwoods. All timber shingle huts are available as either diy kits or can be fully installed. Most shingles and shakes used in australia are made from western red cedar and are imported from canada.

In addition these are naturally resistant to fire. A guide to log selection the tools and techniques used to split hardwood shingles in victoria australia. Homeowners across the sydney area have installed hardwood shingles for their aesthetically pleasing look and durability. Some are also produced locally from species such as rose sheoak and hardwoods.

But the red cedar shingles can only last for about five to ten years. Generally timber shingles will last between 20 30 years and are 100 waterproof. We offer a variety of roofing materials to choose from including several different types of hardy and attractive hardwood shingles. Images of recent completed projects using handsplit australian hardwood shingles and shakes.

We supply provide consultancy and advice. However due to present national parks and wildlife services legislation she oak cannot be logged as it is a major. Current available species include the following and. Home services about gallery entertainment contact recent projects.