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Radiata Pine – Premium Quality

Overview

Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata) is a fast-growing, versatile softwood plantation timber widely used in construction, furniture making, and general woodworking. It is prized for its rapid growth, sustainability, and adaptability to a range of growing conditions. Radiata Pine has become a mainstream timber source in Australia and New Zealand due to its availability and multi-purpose applications.

Colour and Appearance

The timber has a pale, creamy yellow to light brown colour, with sapwood that is white to pale yellow and heartwood that is slightly darker but often not easily distinguishable. It has a straight grain with a fine but uneven texture and visible knots. Its colour tends to yellow slightly with sun exposure and it accepts stains and finishes well, making it ideal both for natural and finished looks

Properties and Performance

Radiata Pine is a relatively soft timber with a low to medium density (typically around 390-460 kg/m³ depending on age and growth site), offering good mechanical properties such as bending strength, tensile strength, and compression strength. It has good dimensional stability with low to moderate shrinkage (about 3-4.5% tangential, 1.5-2.5% radial shrinkage) when dried. It has excellent gluing, machining, and nailing characteristics and is resistant to splitting.

Perfect Applications:

Radiata Pine is ideal for a wide range of applications:

• Structural framing and beams

• Interior furniture such as tables, cabinets, and beds

• Doors, wall panels, ceiling beams, and architectural detail

• Packaging materials like crates and pallets

• Decorative elements and DIY woodworking projects
  Its versatility and workability make it suitable for both functional and decorative uses in home and commercial settings.

Working Characteristics:

The wood is easy to machine, plane, cross-cut, mould, turn, and sand due to its fine and even texture. It is easily cut and carved, making it suitable for detailed and intricate woodworking. Radiata Pine dries well under kiln conditions but should be dried carefully to avoid twist, especially around the core. It holds nails well without splitting and accepts paints, stains, and finishes with uniform results. Its softness also makes it a safer option for homes with children.

Sizes and Availability

Available in various thicknesses and lengths to meet your project requirements. As a natural product, grain patterns and color may vary between pieces. For large quantities or specific sizes, please contact us to confirm availability.

Sustainability and Quality

All timber is responsibly sourced from sustainable forestry and kiln-dried to Australian Quality Standards for stability and performance.

Quality You Can Trust

Hand-selected for quality and reliability, Radiata Pine offers excellent value for your woodworking projects. Now available for online ordering.

Need assistance? Email us at sales@trendtimbers.com.au and our friendly team will help you find the perfect timber for your project.
All timber is sourced from sustainable and ecologically friendly sources and is kiln dried to Australian Quality Standards.
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Contact:
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