Spotted Gum Decking Perth WA

Spotted Gum Statistics 

• botanical & other names Corymbia maculata, Lemon Scented Gum

• origin East Coast of Australia

• colour dark brown to lighter brown in colour

• alternatives (similar colour) Jarrah, Merbau, American Black Walnut, Blackbutt

• grain Spotted gum is a moderately coarse, textured wood. Some timbers have the additional feature of a wavy grain, giving it an attractive fiddleback figure.

• workability This hardwood machines well due to its natural greasiness. It readily accepts paint, stains, and polish. It has a lower tannin content than most other eucalypts, meaning that it is less likely to stain paintwork or brickwork when water runs over unpainted timber.

• resistance

  • Termite resistant per AS 3660.1

  • Sapwood susceptible

  • Marine Borer Resistance: 0-20 years

  • Bushfire rating: Bal 29 per AS3959 required applications

  • Fire Properties Group: 3 – Slightly combustible

  • Natural durability: class 1 above ground applications

• sizing Sawn thickness 25, 38, and 50mm; width generally ranges from 75mm to 300mm in 25mm increments; lengths range from 0.9m to 5.7m

• certification AFS certification is available in some circumstances

care & maintenance

Maintenance is crucial for all types of timber decking in order to keep it in pristine condition.

Spotted gum decking is a good choice if you want to minimise the amount of maintenance you need to do; it has minimal tannin bleed, is resistant to termites and bushfire, and is naturally durable. You can minimise environmental impacts and preserve your deck’s appearance by applying a decking stain, varnish, or oil to seal out the elements.

Have questions about maintaining and caring for timber decking? Check out our DIY deck maintenance guide.