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Types of Timber

Timber for our pergola kits comes in many different species offering variable strength, size, colour, grain and density.

Jump to:    Pine    Kapur    Ironbark    Spotted Gum    Tallow Wood    Blackbutt    Jarrah    Merbau    River Red

Pine
Softwoods Timber - Pine

Pine

Clear treated pine provides the same excellent colour and performance as treated pine decking but without the presence of knots or the greenish hue of CCA treatment that can cause discoloration. It has a density rating of 550, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 1, with colour variations ranging from pale straw to yellow. It is highly popular and affordable, being one of our best selling decking options. This decking material is known for its exceptional stain-taking ability, sturdiness and durability.

Kapur

Kapur

Kapur, a hardwood decking board, is imported from Indonesia. It is a DAR board, with slightly rounded corners on all four sides. Kapur boasts a density rating of 750, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 2, making it suitable for above ground use. It has a WPR colour profile, which typically appears as a light reddish-brown hue with a slight paleness. Kapur is an excellent value decking board that delivers optimal performance, showcasing a beautiful grain pattern and colour.

Ironbark

Ironbark

Ironbark, an Australian Eucalypt hardwood selectively sourced from NSW and QLD, produces highly durable decking boards. These boards are DAR products with a density rating of 1100, a toughness rating of H and a durability class of 1. Their colour profile varies with a WRB rating, with hues typically ranging from light grey, red to dark brown.

Spotted Gum

Spotted Gum

Spotted Gum is an Australian hardwood selectively harvested from NSW and QLD for its distinct spotted appearance. Spotted Gum decking is DAR finished, offering high durability with a density rating of 1100, a toughness rating of H and a durability class of 1 for above ground use. These boards have a brown colour profile, with variations ranging from light to dark and boast a unique wavy pattern in the timber grain.

Tallow Wood

Tallow Wood

Tallow Wood is another type of selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood from South East Queensland. It is also produced as a DAR board, with a density rating of 1000, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1. Tallow Wood usually has a light coloured yellow-brown appearance.

Blackbutt

Blackbutt

Blackbutt is another selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood sourced from NSW and QLD. It is produced as a DAR decking board, boasting a density rating of 900, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1 for above ground use. This hardwood has a blonde or pale colour profile.

Jarrah

Jarrah

Jarrah is another type of selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood, sourced from WA, Victoria and the Northern Territory. It is produced as a DAR decking board with a density rating of 800, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 2. Jarrah decking has a vibrant red/brown colour profile, making it an aesthetically appealing option for a deck.

Merbau

Merbau

Merbau is an imported hardwood decking option, hailing from Indonesia. This type of decking is available in 90mm and 140mm wide boards and is produced as a DAR board, sometimes featuring a reeded surface on one face. With a density rating of 850, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1 for above ground use, Merbau performs exceptionally well. It has a distinct deep red-brown colour profile, although it may exhibit some tannin bleed when first unpacked.

Merbau

River Red

River Reds are an Australian hardwood Eucalypt variety, selectively harvested from WA, NSW and QLD. They are manufactured as DAR decking boards, with a density rating of 900, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 2. River Reds come in a diverse range of shades from deep to light red and brown, making them an excellent choice for adding contrast and variation to any deck.

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If you’re unsure of the best timber for the job, give us a ring and talk to the experts.

Pergola Kit Inclusions

We supply everything required to build your new pergola apart from the concrete. Our kits aren’tt cut precisely which will allow flexibilty should there be any issues with your post placement.

All Brackets, Fixings + Fasteners

No need to go to the hardware store – all items are included.

Plans + elevations for submission to your council or shire

We’ll send a copy of plans to submit to the local council before building.

Roofing + Guttering

These essential components are included in your selected colour.

Your choice of timber finish

We offer a number of timber treatments and finishes to choose from.

Try Our Pergola Calculator

Are you looking for a tool that will give you an idea of how much it would cost to build the pergola you’ve just designed? That’s precisely what the Softwoods Online Design Tool is; it’s a capable pergola calculator and so much more.

We’re proud to provide our customers with a comprehensive 25-year warranty. It’s assurance that you’re getting a high-quality product from a reputable manufacturer that will protect you in the unlikely event their product doesn’t deliver as promised.

Design It Yourself

Softwoods

Softwoods is an independent, family owned company that has been trading for over 30 years. In that time we’ve worked hard to build a business that we’d like to deal with if we were building in our own backyards. We’re community minded, environmentally conscious, and always focused on our customers experience.

ABN: 49 076 530 848

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Our Locations

573 Port Road, West Croydon SA 5008
Phone (08) 8346 1499
Email [email protected]

493 Wright Rd, Modbury SA 5092
Corner Wright & McIntyre Roads
Phone (08) 8396 4044
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28 O’Sullivan Beach Road
Lonsdale SA 5160
Phone (08) 8384 5133
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Suite 15 Plaistowe Mews
102 Railway Street
West Perth WA 6005
Phone 1300 737 465