Hardwood - Outdoor

Barwon Timber offers a premium selection of landscaping and outdoor construction hardwoods. Carefully chosen for their natural resistance to decay, insects, and the tough Australian climate, our hardwoods provide the ideal balance of structural strength and visual appeal.

Popular hardwoods for landscaping and outdoor use:

• Spotted Gum: A premium, durable hardwood popular for its attractive grain and colour. It is often used for decks, screens, and other exterior features. Its also popular as it is suitable for bush fire areas as it has a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating of up to BAL-29
• Blackbutt: A versatile hardwood known for its strength and resistance to fire, making it suitable for bushfire-prone areas. It can be used for screens, fences, and structural elements. Can go up to a BAL 29, depending on the application. 
• Ironbark: Known for its strength and durability. Grey Ironbark is a popular choice for its strength and versatility in flooring and decking, though it can be brittle to work with.
• Merbau: A durable, red-toned hardwood popular for decking and screening. It is essential to ensure Merbau is ethically sourced from approved suppliers. A great affordable option
  

Whether you're building a deck, creating garden edges, constructing retaining walls, or designing outdoor structures, our timber delivers the durability and natural beauty needed to make outdoor spaces both practical and inviting.