Resources and Guides
Choosing the right hardwood requires understanding timber fundamentals, sustainability credentials, environmental impacts, and technical rating systems.
At Durable Hardwoods, we've compiled our decades of industry expertise into comprehensive guides covering everything from timber basics and moisture content to durability classifications and bushfire ratings. Whether you're an architect specifying materials for a Green Star project, a builder selecting species for a coastal development, or a homeowner planning a deck renovation, these resources provide the knowledge you need to make informed decisions.
Explore our FAQs on timber fundamentals, sustainability and provenance, environmental benefits, and hardwood rating systems—and discover why Australian hardwoods from certified, sustainably managed forests represent the perfect combination of beauty, performance, and environmental responsibility.
Introduction to Timber - The Basics
Understanding timber starts with knowing the fundamentals. This FAQ answers your essential questions about hardwood and softwood species, moisture content, timber grading, and the products available in the Australian market. Whether you're new to timber or looking to deepen your knowledge, these answers will help you make informed decisions for your project.
Timber Care & Maintenance
Proper hardwood care extends lifespan and maintains performance in demanding applications. We provide species-specific maintenance guidance on cleaning schedules, re-treatment timing, and protective measures tailored to your timber's durability class and exposure conditions.
Sustainability & Provenance
Complete timber traceability ensures compliance with environmental standards and sustainability requirements. We provide full provenance documentation from forest to delivery, including harvest location, certification status, and chain-of-custody records that support LEED, ESG, and government procurement criteria. This FAQ answers your questions about Australia's success in securing almost 100% certification of Australian timber provenance.
Understanding Timber Classifications
Timber ratings classify natural durability and structural strength, while treatments add protection for challenging environments. We match the right durability class, treatment level (H1-H6), structural grade, and BAL rating to your project requirements. This FAQ guides you through the various ratings and classifications applied to hardwoods.
Our Policies - A Commitment to the Community
Our commitment to the community extends beyond quality timber supply to encompass ethical business practices, environmental responsibility, and social accountability. We maintain comprehensive policies, available on request, to demonstrate our dedication to responsible business operations.
The Environmental Case for Timber
Wood is the only major building material that is renewable, stores carbon, and grows naturally. But how does it really compare to concrete, steel, and other alternatives? This FAQ provides detailed, evidence-based answers about wood's environmental advantages, from carbon emissions and embodied energy to durability and lifecycle impacts. Discover why Australian hardwoods are the sustainable choice for modern construction.
