What species is Tas Oak?

Tasmanian oak refers to the hardwood produced by three trees: Eucalyptus regnans, Eucalyptus obliqua or Eucalyptus delegatensis, when it is sourced from the Australian state of Tasmania. Despite the common name ‘oak’, none of the species are in the genus Quercus.

What type of timber is Tasmanian Oak?

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Tasmanian oak is a premium Australian hardwood timber encompassing three species that grow in the mountainous areas of Tasmania. It is a versatile timber perfect for both construction and interior applications, including flooring, panelling, architraves and skirting boards.

What are the disadvantages of Tasmanian Oak?

Disadvantages:

• high tannin content and exposure to wet and cold weather can react with oil finishes.
• very heavy wood.
• thin oak veneers can be difficult to protect as finishes can react with adhesive used in the veneering process.

What are the different grades of Tasmanian oak?

Tasmanian Oak is available in three grades: Select (SEL), Medium Feature–Standard (MF) and High Feature (HF). Select Grade timber is the most uniform in appearance, while Medium and High Feature contain larger amounts of natural feature such as gum, natural stains and knots. Timber is generally graded on all faces.

What kind of wood is found in Tasmania?

Mountain ash, alpine ash, gum-topped stringybark, Australian oak, whitetop stringybark, white-top, woollybutt, blue leaf, mountain white gum. Tasmanian oak is a premium Australian hardwood timber encompassing three species that grow in the mountainous areas of Tasmania.

What’s the difference between alpine ash and Tasmanian oak?

E. delegatensis (alpine ash) occurs at higher altitudes, while E. regnans (mountain ash) is found in wetter sites; E. obliqua (messmate) has a wide distribution, occurring in wet forests but also extending into drier areas. Warm, dense and resilient, Tasmanian oak is the preferred hardwood for a wide range of applications.

How big is a Tasmanian oak side table?

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