Treated Pine
Treated pine is a popular and practical choice for outdoor structures. There are many advantages to using treated pine:
Superior Rot Resistance: The primary benefit. Treated pine is infused with preservatives that protect it from rot, decay, and deterioration.
Resistance to Insect Attack: The preservative treatment also makes the wood highly resistant to destructive insects like termites and borers.
Structural Strength and Durability:It is a strong, reliable softwood that can handle significant load-bearing tasks.
Cost-Effective Solution: Compared to hardwoods and composite alternatives, treated pine offers an outstanding balance of durability and affordability.
Versatility in Design: Treated pine is available in a wide range of sizes and profiles (posts, sleepers, decking boards, screening panels).
Ideal for Ground Contact: Rated for ground contact, treated pine is the go-to choice for projects where the timber will be placed directly into or onto the soil.
Treated Pine available from Barwon Timber:
FLAMEfixx dFx® Treated Pine
The FLAMEfixx dFx® range includes structural members, decking, and screening. Barwon Timber supplies more structural timbers.
FLAMEfixx is H3+ dFx®, a patented treatment combining durable wood preservative and a proprietary fire retardant. Once impregnated, the ingredients are fixed for the timber's lifetime. The arsenic-free treatment suits high-contact areas.
Standard Timber Sleepers
- Treated Pine: A versatile and cost-effective option treated with chemicals for long-lasting protection against rot and termites.
- Cypress Pine: A natural and chemical-free choice, as it is inherently termite-resistant. Its safety makes it well-suited for vegetable gardens.
- Hardwood: A very durable and strong structural timber (available in specific sizes). Its natural durability (Class 1 or 2) makes it a robust choice for heavy-duty applications.
LOSP Pine
Barwon Timber’s range of LOSP primed pine is treated using an organic H3 Light Organic Solvent Preservative (LOSP) to resist termites.
This premium pine is manufactured by finger jointing and laminate, and pre-primed for an almost perfect finish.
Framing Timber
Barwon Timber supplies a range of LVL timber and I Joist beams suitable for both residential and commercial construction.
Most of the pine framing stocked by Barwon Timber is Radiata pine. It can be used for many exposed structural and non-structural applications and is available in various lengths and widths.
Merch pine is widely used for a range of non-structural internal applications, including propping, noggins, and trimming. It is not recommended for load-bearing or visible applications.