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Types of Timber
With steel prices rising, timber is not just the environmental choice for a DIY pergola Adelaide has to offer; it’s an economic one. Timber comes in many different species providing variable strength, size, colour, grain and density. With these variables comes different prices and performance.
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, 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
If you’re unsure of the best timber for the job, give us a ring and talk to the experts.
DIY Pergolas Adelaide — Kit Inclusions
We supply everything required to build your pergola, except the concrete. Our kits aren’t cut precisely, which allows for flexibility should there be any issues with the placement of posts. Our kits also come with detailed building instructions. In addition, we’re on hand to answer any questions or if you run into trouble during the build.
All Brackets, Fixings + Fasteners
There’s no need to head to the hardware store looking for bits and pieces – everything is included.
Plans & elevations for council/shire submission
If you’re building your structure yourself, we’ll provide you with a copy of plans to submit to your local council before building.
Roofing + Guttering
These essential components are included in your chosen colour.
Optional Timber Upgrades
Upgrades to timber varieties can be made at an additional cost.
Softwoods — DIY Pergola Kits Adelaide
Australians love the outdoors, but it isn’t always possible to up and take a hike. A pergola allows you to enjoy the world outside your home, and not have to stray far away. You can bring the outdoors in, or take the indoors out. A pergola creates a point of interest that can complement your home and make it more interesting. It also provides opportunities to add to your property’s aesthetic appeal. Pergolas vary in shapes and sizes according to your needs. They can be extremely small structures that cover or shade a front doorstep, or they can cover a walkway hundreds of metres long. By adding colour, plants and other decorative objects, the pergola can contribute to the overall visual appeal of the outdoor space.
We know that building at home is a significant undertaking, and we want to help you to achieve your results with less stress and effort. Using a pre-cut kit makes building a pergola easier for people who otherwise might not have the confidence to build it themselves. Our design system feeds data from our computer to a saw that precisely cuts the angles for each piece of timber in our pergola, making DIY pergola building nowhere near as time-consuming or daunting as it would otherwise be. By taking the guesswork out of a DIY building, you’ll save significant time and money. In addition to what you’re paying for when you deal with us, we also provide you with the peace of mind that comes with 30 years of experience.