Species
Cypress is a widely used timber throughout the Australian construction industry and it’s easy to see why. Cypress is readily available, suitable for lightweight construction, is very naturally durable and stable. Cypress is a character-rich timber with dark knots common, colour is yellow-brownish. The timber lends well to staining.
Variation disclaimer
Timber is a natural material. Variation in appearance and properties is an enticing part of designing and building with real timber! Each fibre in each plank in each project is uniquely designed by nature. We strive in good faith to present you with the most accurate portrayal of what you can expect in your timber by using images, past job portfolios, detailed information and samples, the other part of this responsibility is advising you that your timber's appearance WILL vary from these guides. Please use this information as a guide only.
Board type
• Seasoned
• Precision milled with a secret nail tongue & groove, joint system
• Continuous solid timber through the entire thickness of the board with a ~5mm wear segment on top
Grades
Timber has many natural features that tell the story of the living tree. The features seen in Cypress are:
• Knots
• Surface checking
• Sapwood
• Burrs (aka burls)
This product is available in the following grades:
Run of Mill Grade; is not graded for features. Clean or fully featured boards may be present, usually there is both and everything in-between.
Installation summary
19mm solid strip floorboards are typically suitable for gluing and nailing over joist, battens, plywood, particleboard, or existing timber floors. They come in a raw state and need to be sanded and finished after installation. THIS IS NOT A DIY FRIENDLY PRODUCT, only an experienced installer and sander or a very experienced carpenter should attempt the installation of solid timber floorboards.
Sustainability
Timber is a truly renewable resource, a mature tree is harvested, a young tree grows in its place and a few decades later is ready for harvesting again. Australia's vast forests are carefully, conservatively managed to ensure a responsible amount of wood is harvested. Timber uses a relatively small amount of energy during processing compared to other building materials like metals and concrete, the timber itself is a carbon storer and has a long working life.
