Red Mahogany is a prestigious Australian Hardwood and is known for its versatility, durability, hardness and distinct colouring. It is beautiful when used for Flooring. Red Mahogany timber features a uniform grain which is moderately textured and sometimes overlocked. The Heartwood is generally a deep rich red colour which can be lighter in younger timber. It is very consistent and even in colour. Red Mahogany timber is one of the most versatile timbers and is ideal for flooring, decking, tables and dressed timber. It stains well and is available in wide boards up to 180mm. It is also resistant to termite
s and marine borer attacks.
Red Mahogany, also sometimes called Red Stringybark grows on the east coast of Australia, from Sydney to the Atherton Tablelands of far north Queensland and is highly sought after for decorative applications and has a Janka rating of 12.0.