Timber Species for Staircase

Staircase Timber Species Index

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Surian Batu                 Botanical Name: Chukrasia tabularis.

Description:
 Grows throughout India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Malaysia and Indonesia. The heartwood is reddish-brown. The sapwood is lighter in colour and distinct .Growth rings can be pronounced. The heartwood has interlocked grain and the texture is medium to coarse.

Usage:
Flooring, staircase, joinery, minor structural work, turnery, furniture.
 
Tallowwood                 Botanical Name: Eucalyptus microcorys.

Description:
 Grows from the north-east coast of New South Wales to the south- east coast of Queensland. Tallowwood is a medium to large hardwood capable of reaching 70m (230ft) with diameters of up to 3m (10ft). The grain is generally straight but can be interlocked. Texture is coarse and even.

Usage:
Principally a flooring and staircase timber. Other major uses have been bridge work and heavy construction. As a flooring timber it is the choice of education departments throughout Australia for schoolroom and auditorium flooring due to its high durability.
 


"U" species for staircase are not available.




"V" species for staircase are not available.




"W" species for staircase are not available.




"X" species for staircase are not available.




"Y" species for staircase are not available.




"Z" species for staircase are not available.


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over 100 years in lumber and timber industry

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