Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus species • Australia (cultivated worldwide)
Exotic Hardwood
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Eucalyptus is a dense, durable hardwood known for exceptional strength and natural decay resistance. Increasingly popular for outdoor decking, flooring, and furniture due to its sustainability and performance.
Janka Hardness
2200
Density
52 lbs/ft³
Moisture
8-10%
Fire Rating
Class A
Durability
Class A - 20-25 years
Price Range
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Appearance
Light tan to reddish-brown
Key Characteristics
- •Extremely hard and dense
- •Excellent natural durability
- •Fast-growing and sustainable
- •Good dimensional stability
- •Natural pest resistance
- •Distinctive grain patterns
Common Applications
- •Outdoor decking
- •Flooring
- •Furniture
- •Marine applications
- •Outdoor furniture
- •Structural applications
Maintenance Requirements
Low maintenance. Excellent natural durability. Can weather to silver-gray or maintain color with occasional oiling.
Advantages
- Extremely durable and hard
- Excellent for outdoor use
- Fast-growing (sustainable)
- Natural decay resistance
- Pest and termite resistant
- Good value for hardness
Considerations
- Very hard, can be difficult to work
- Pre-drilling required for fasteners
- Can be brittle
- Color variation between boards
- May check or split if not installed properly
- Requires carbide tooling