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How strong is Jarrah?
Jarrah is a heavy, hard timber possessing correspondingly high strength properties. It is resistant to attack by termites and rated as very durable with respect to decay. The wood is difficult to work with hand and machine tools because of its high density and irregular grain.
Is Jarrah wood a eucalyptus?
Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) Jarrah is a heavy, dense, strong hardwood grown only in Western Australia. Its Latin name Eucalyptus Marginata gives a clue as the the size and scale of these trees. It is a much sought after timber in the UK and prized as a reclaimed parquet.
Is Jarrah water resistant?
Jarrah is regarded as one of the best all round hardwoods in the world. Growing straight and tall – old trees have been measured at 40 metres high with trunks 3 metres in diameter – it has an even grain, is termite and water resistant and famously durable.
Do termites eat jarrah?
Termites are happy to eat any type of timber although some wood species are more resistant to termites. These include Jarrah, River Red Gum, Spotted Gum and Red Mahogany to name a few. Termites damage is not just isolated to timber, they can damage other building construction materials in their search for food.
What kind of uses can Jarrah Wood be used for?
Its density also makes it fire resistant. It can be used in wharf and bridge construction, railway sleepers, cross arms, poles and piles. Construction applications include general house framing, flooring, linings, joinery and fencing. Jarrah’s decorative qualities make it prized for use in furniture, turnery, joinery and parquetry.
What are the natural properties of jarrah plants?
Jarrah’s natural properties include a high resistance to weather, rot, termites and even marine borers, making it valuable for a range of outdoors uses.
Where do jarrah trees grow in Western Australia?
Its durability and strength make it an ideal timber for a range of structural and design applications, with timbers that display colours ranging from deep red to blonde. Jarrah trees grow on the iron and aluminium rich plains of south-western corner of Western Australia, from the ranges east of Perth down to Albany.
What can Jarrah Honey do For Your Body?
Jarrah honey is especially good for children with mouth ulcers Jarrah honey has assisted in the treatment of horses with excessive amounts of sand in their stomachs – Sand Cholic – (the sand apparently can cause severe illness, even death).