Ridgewood has been importing, wholesaling and distributing timber, panel and forestry products to the Australian market for over 30 years.

We import species from Canada, Europe, South East Asia, USA and New Zealand whilst also holding agencies and procuring local species from Western Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Ridgewood has a policy of only sourcing timber from countries and mills that practice sound and sustainable forestry practices.

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Australian Chestnut Flooring

Eucalyptus Obliqua, E.Sieberi and E.Fastigata

Australian Wormy Chestnut

Eucalyptus Obliqua, E.Sieberi and E.Fastigata

Trees are affected by wildfires, years of drought and attack by insects.

Flood and strong winds stunt their growth with each piece showing nature’s signature.

Deep red gum veins formed by fire, ambrosia beetle marks, pin holes and squiggly worm marks are all evident.

Also known as Southern Blackbutt, Chestnut.

Suitability:

  • Cabinets
  • Flooring
  • Furniture
  • Joinery
  • Staircase
Density (kg/m3 dry)800
Specific Gravity0.8
Modulus of Rupture (MPa dry)118
Modulus of Elasticity (GPa dry)15
Radial Shrinkage % 3.5
Tangential Shrinkage %6
Hardness (Janka) (kN)8
FinishGood
StabilityGood
Sapwood Lyctid SusceptibleNo
MachiningGood
Resistance to Split in NailingGood
Resistance to Split in ScrewingGood
GluingGood
Growing Regionvic
AvailabilityAvailable

Australian Wormy Chestnut Flooring

Eucalyptus Obliqua, E.Sieberi and E.Fastigata

Ridgewood has a staff with over 70 years of combined experience in the timber industry which can help advise you on the correct species and product for your application or new project.