Timber species guide
Ironbark
Typically darker brown to red-brown tones
Species overview
Ironbark is for clients who care about toughness first. It is the sort of floor that suits high-traffic areas and homes where resilience matters.
Best for: Best for hard-wearing floors where durability matters more than softness or uniformity.
Ironbark is famous for being brutally hard and durable. Some ironbarks are also resistant to termites and lyctid borers.
Janka hardness
14.0 kN
out of 16 kN max
Durability class
Class 1 — Highest
Class 1 — Highest
Hardness
Extremely Hard
Extremely Hard
Density
~1100 kg/m³
~1100 kg/m³
Colour range
Typically darker brown to red-brown tones
Typically darker brown to red-brown tones
What it looks like
Dense, tough, heavy-duty Australian hardwood.
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