Timber

Treated timber is used in a wide range of applications, from structural and agricultural purposes to landscaping uses such as fencing and decking.

Treatment of timber with a preservative increases its durability. This means it can be used in applications where it may otherwise suffer relatively rapid degradation through attack by insects, fungi or other decay-producing organisms.

There are a variety of preservatives used in Australia for treating timber which are impregnated into the timber. The most common preservative is copper chrome arsenate (CCA). Humans and the environment can be put at risk if exposed to these chemicals at high enough levels and environmental problems can occur if treated timber is burned without appropriate emission control equipment.

The options for recycling of treated timber are limited. Stay tuned for future updates on eco timber finishes.

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Eco-Timber has a network of local and international lumber suppliers that constantly provide the finest and most unique timbers and products available.

Eco-Timber are timber design professionals who appreciate the importance of using specific timbers to achieve specific results, and are professionally trained to advise which timbers to use, where, and why - indeed, the breadth and depth of this knowledge enables them to offer complimentary and practical solutions to suit almost any technical specification and creative application.

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Gunnersen is the largest independent Australian owned distributor of wood-based panel products, timber and decorative surface materials in Australia.

Gunnersen is committed to the development and distribution of forest-friendly timber and panel products. Products in the Gunnersen portfolio are sourced where possible from renewable natural forests and managed plantations. The company operates a Responsible Procurement of Timber Policy.

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