This building at Falls Creek designed by Salter Architects in Victoria features Spotted Gum cladding. A Shiplap profile is ideal to use in harsh environments as the profile design allows movement in the timber due to changes in the ambient moisture. In winter the timber will expand, due it taking in moisture, particularly in width and in summer the timber[…]

Hotel Nishi in Canberra features recycled Messmate that has been machined carefully to preserve the character of the previous life of the timber. Many different sizes of timber were used very successfully to create the ceilings and screen walls. The recycled timber was also laminated to create the stair treads and risers in a most unusual staircase design that is[…]

Hailebury College in Keysborough, Melbourne wanted to add to their already existing pergolas. They form an outdoor structure that essentially leads people to different areas around the school. Haileybury wanted weathered, old recycled timber to match the existing structure. We supplied 300 x 150 mm Ironbark timber posts and beams that we sourced from Station Pier in Port Melbourne. The[…]

The Werribee Zoo wanted to update the transport hub where the safari trucks pick up and drop off visitors to the park. The Safari Station was build to resemble a jungle building that you may see in Africa or Nepal. We had to supply sets of old tree poles that were of similar diameter and these were used with recycled[…]

The Melbourne Zoo prefer to use natural organic products in their buildings and enclosures – they look natural and are safe for animals and humans. Over many years we have supplied timber for the walkway decking and for animal enclosures at the Melbourne Zoo such as the battens on this fence at the Scar Tree and the old recycled sleepers[…]

We have supplied timber to councils for many of the wharves around Port Phillip Bay. Large section Ironbark or Spotted Gum timber is generally used for this purpose. Often only a few decking boards need to be replaced, but sometimes large sections need renovating.

Villa & Hutt use a recycled Victorian hardwood keeping the weathered face to create this beautiful bled of character and greyed colour. This finish is usually hand sanded to finish smooth whilst retaining the original character. It is also remarkably well priced, and is also beautiful in a home. We have supplied timber to many National retail store chains including[…]