Australian Beech™ is a striking blend of lightly coloured Australian eucalypts, creating a warm, natural look suited to contemporary homes, commercial projects and outdoor living areas.
Tones range from pale straw and soft blonde to light brown, providing a fresh Australian hardwood aesthetic that complements modern architectural palettes, coastal inspired finishes and relaxed residential design.
As a practical Durability Class 2 hardwood mix, Australian Beech™ offers builders, architects and designers a durable, attractive and cost-effective alternative to higher-priced single-species decking options.
Sustainably sourced and available with Responsible Wood and PEFC certification, it supports responsible material selection for projects where environmental credentials, traceability and procurement confidence are important.
Why choose Australian Beech™?
- Light Australian hardwood character: A blonde-toned eucalypt blend that adds warmth, texture and natural variation to decking and outdoor spaces.
- Durability Class 2 performance: Suited to above-ground external applications when properly specified, detailed, installed and maintained.
- Naturally termite resistant: Provides practical reassurance for residential and commercial projects where termite resistance is important.
- BAL 19 rated: Suitable for nominated bushfire-prone applications, subject to project-specific design requirements and local authority approval.
- Non-susceptible to lyctid borer: Support long-term product performance and serviceability.
- Cost-effective design flexibility: Offers an attractive alternative to higher-cost single-species decking while retaining genuine Australian hardwood appeal.
- Sustainably sourced and certified: Available with Responsible Wood and PEFC certification* to help project teams demonstrate responsible sourcing and support sustainably managed forest products.
Australian Beech™ should be specified, installed and maintained in line with project requirements, local building codes and good timber construction practice. Designers and builders should confirm suitability for the intended exposure, detailing, ventilation, fixing method, coating system and maintenance schedule before final specification.
Follow local building codes when constructing timber decks, including requirements for bushfire-prone areas, structural design, drainage, ventilation and slip resistance where relevant.
For best performance, decking should be detailed to shed water, allow airflow beneath the boards and accommodate natural timber movement.
For builders, architects and designers seeking a lighter Australian hardwood decking option, Australian Beech™ delivers a practical balance of natural beauty, durability and value. Its blonde tones, termite resistance and Durability Class 2 performance make it a versatile choice for outdoor spaces where authentic Australian hardwood character is central to the design.
PLEASE NOTE: AUSTRALIAN BEECH™ IS NOT AVAILABLE IN QUEENSLAND
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*Pentarch sources hardwood from forests certified to AS/NZS 4708 under the Responsible Wood scheme, which is endorsed by PEFC, and our operations are chain of custody certified to AS 4707 (RW/1-31-217). See our certifications page.
