Webinar: A Guide to Tasmanian Timber Specification

Tasmanian Timber Specification

Timber specification is the process of identifying and naming a timber species, along with its relevant grade and technical characteristics. Unlike manufactured materials, timber originates from a living tree, and all wood products retain unique characteristics, reflecting the species, source, and individual tree it came from. This means specifying timber demands a deeper level of understanding than most materials.

Michael “Mick” Lee covers the key timber species available in Tasmania, including Tasmanian Oak, Blackwood, Myrtle, Celery Top Pine, Sassafras, Radiata Pine, Huon Pine, and Plantation Hardwood – outlining the technical properties and availability of each. Covering the difference between Australian Standard grades and Tasmania’s own Prime and Classic grades, emphasising that grade is about aesthetic consistency, not product quality.

Touching on fire certificates, sustainability certifications (PEFC and FSC), and the carbon storages benefits of using timber in construction. The technical information needed to specify timber is available on the Tasmanian Timber website, with an expert helpline available to provide the technical support on choosing the right timber for the right application.

Contact the free Technical Helpline on 1300 041 766.

Learn more HERE

About the Tasmanian Timber webinar Series

The webinar series is a must-attend for professionals in architecture, construction, and design. Hosted by Mick, an expert in the timber industry with over 30 years of experience. This year’s series dives deep into the species, specifications, and sustainable stories behind Tasmania’s world-class timber.

Across five sessions, attendees explore how to confidently specify Tasmanian timber in their projects. This will include availability, application suitability, products, suppliers, sustainability, certification and where to find the most up-to-date technical data.

If you’re an architect, builder, furniture maker or designer looking to make more informed, locally minded material choices this series will give you the knowledge to specify with confidence.

Grown locally and sustainably, Tasmanian timber is processed to the highest standards and backed by the technical support of Australia’s leading timber experts.

Register to our upcoming webinar sessions HERE