Description
Spotted Gum is a tough timber which has been weathered by harsh conditions. This weathering produces spotted gum’s unique characteristics: gum veins and a wavy grain which results in a ‘fiddleback’ effect. Architects and Specifiers favour Spotted Gum for its individuality and stunning colour palette which ranges from light browns to dark reds. It is also known as Lemon Scented Gum.
Botanical Name
Corymbia maculata
Origin of Timber
NSW,VIC, QLD, Oceania
BAL
Bushfire Attack Level 12.5, 19 & 29
All AS3959 Required Applications
Suitability
- Boating
- Cabinet Door
- Decking & Cladding
- Flooring & Staircase
- Furniture
- Joinery
Technical Information
| Tangential Shrinkage | 6.1% |
| Radial Shrinkage | 3-4% |
| Unit Movement | 0.38% |
| Density per Standard | 1100 kg/m3 |
| Modulus of Rupture | 150 MPa |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 23 GPa |
| Maximum Crushing Strength | 75 MPa |
| Impact | 24 joules (J) |
| Toughness | High – 25Nm and above |
| Hardness | 11 kN |