Turpentine is a dense, highly durable Australian hardwood known for its deep red to red-brown tones, fine to medium texture and strong resistance to wear, termites and marine borers. It performs where many timbers are simply asked to survive in areas such as coastal environments, public infrastructure, external decking and high-use architectural spaces. Used indoors, it delivers warmth and substance. Used outdoors, it offers a durable hardwood surface that is built to handle exposure, traffic and time.
For projects that demand more than surface appeal, Turpentine offers a powerful combination of natural durability, rich Australian character and proven performance in some of the harshest timber applications. From exposed decks to flooring, cladding, bridges and marine structures, this is a hardwood with a reputation earned over generations.
· Authentically Australian: A native hardwood from the eastern coastal regions of Australia, ideal for projects seeking local material character.
· Sustainably sourced: Pentarch Forestry hardwoods are PEFC and Responsible Wood certified, supporting responsible forest management and chain-of-custody assurance.
· Naturally tough: With a Durability Class 1 rating (above ground) this species is well suited to exposed applications.
· Bushfire Attack Level: Turpentine is rated to BAL-29, making it suitable for many bushfire-prone applications.
· Marine-proven: A recognised Australian choice for marine piling thanks to its resistance to marine borers.
· Termite resistant: A practical advantage for Australian residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.
· Rich design appeal: Warm red-brown heartwood creates a grounded, natural palette for contemporary and traditional spaces, while the paler creamy sapwood adds subtle contrast and visual interest.
Turpentine is a strong Australian alternative to imported Merbau, offering the same broad appeal for decking and external applications while bringing its own distinct advantages. As a native species, Turpentine also offers a local origin story that imported hardwoods cannot match, giving projects a material that is beautiful, hard-wearing and authentically Australian.
Turpentine is suited to projects where durability, natural character and long-term value matter. It is equally at home in residential outdoor living spaces, architect-designed interiors and heavy-duty infrastructure applications.
Turpentine gives designers, builders and specifiers a hardwood that looks beautiful, performs with confidence and carries an unmistakably Australian identity. For projects seeking an alternative to imported hardwoods such as Merbau, Turpentine delivers the durability, warmth and credibility needed to stand the test of time.
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