Red Iron Bark
   
fast facts
origin
NSW / VIC
dry janka hardness
13
dry timber density
1130 kg per m3
botanical name
Eucalyptus sideroxylon

predominant colours

note as timber is a natural product we can only indicate general colours as these can vary considerably between batches and suppliers

dark red
colour consistency
generally the overall appearance of red iron bark floors is a reasonably consistent colour however there can be variation in colour tones between individual boards
timber characteristics
usually straight grain, pin holes and gum veins are present in this timber.
What's good about this timber

Australian Grown

Very hard and good impact resistance




What to be wary of with this timber
  Subject to a little more movement than other timbers
 
 
 
bosch timber floors verdict!
An outstanding timber that is very similar to jarrah yet much harder. The colour contrasts with the sap wood are signifficant and add to the appeal of this timber which has very interesting grain structures
 
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