As the demand for reclaimed timber increases across commercial and residential projects within Australia, the need for an industry wide standard has never been more important.
The Interim Industry Standard for Reclaimed Timber offers manufacturers, suppliers and users specific Grading guidelines. Published by the Forest and Wood Products Australia, the primary objective of the guidelines is to provide the Australian reclaimed timber industry with a professional, consistent standard.
This timber is the pinnacle of reclaimed timber. It will be graded to a minimum of F17 and contain a subtle blend of characteristics of its former use, such as nail, bolt holes surface ageing etc. All of which give warmth and appeal to the finished product. Large bolt holes and other evidence of former use can be either plugged or black resin filled. This is available in dressed, brushed, sawn, Smokey grey or sawtooth finish.
SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF PREMIUM GRADE INCLUDE:
This timber will be rich in character with a strong showing of the characteristics of its former use. These characteristics will be left “as is”. This is available in dressed, brushed, sawn, Smokey grey or sawtooth finish.
SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF PREMIUM GRADE INCLUDE:
This timber will be full of characteristics of its former use. Large bolt holes, surface checking, splits etc. will be evident in this timber. This is available in brushed, sawn, or “as is”.
