Jarrah
Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) is a hardwood timber, native to Western Australia. Its heartwood is a rich, brownish-red, with occasional dark brown flecks on the end grain and boat-shaped flecks on flat sawn surfaces. It may also have black streaks and bark inclusions. Upon exposure, the wood changes to a rich mahogany-red. The grain is often interlocked or wavy, with a moderately coarse, even texture. Gum pockets and veins may be present. The clearly defined sapwood is commonly pale yellow but can darken over time.
Jarrah is a highly versatile timber, with many uses. It is commonly used for furniture, tool handles, flooring and more. Its strength, durability and excellent working properties make it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.
Jarrah is a stunning timber, with its beautiful red hue and contrasting sapwood. Its unique grain and texture are sure to add character and distinction to any project.
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Material Type:
Hardwood
Also Called:
Swan River Mahogany
Durability Notes:
Jarrah wood is a very durable timber.
Seasoning:
The drying and seasoning of Jarrah is dependant on a number of factors; the speed in which it is processed after felling and logging, the method of drying and the specific kilns or location (if air dried). Generally the care taken by those processing the wood will have an impact on its drying and seasoning. As an overview; Jarrah - needs careful drying, with partial air-drying before kilning. Broad timber sections may warp and check in drying and collapse can occur. Movement in service is medium. Please note that all wood is liable to move when in service plus there can be dimensional change. The extent of this will depend on; the stability of the species itself, the conditions it is exposed to, the coating, decoration and protection. You will find more information about the suitability of this wood, for any proposed application, by using our interactive system and the filters shown.
Properties:
Jarrah is a dense, heavy, hard wood that has medium bending and high crushing strength. Jarrah is satisfactory for steam bending. Jarrah is fairly challenging to work with hand tools and when machined it has a tolerable blunting effect on tools. Jarrah glues, turns and polishes very well.
Typical Uses:
Furniture, Flooring, Decking, Doors, Fences, Window frames, Carpentry, Boat Building, Joinery
Moisture Content:
Guide - 10-18% for KD (+/- 2%)
