Coleman Timber Floors

Alpine Ash Eucalyptus delegatensis

This species is generally quarter sawn and gum is seen as lines.

Alpine Ash is quite narrow and stable, these are not seen as a fault, rather as a feature as the red gum contrasts well with the lighter coloured wood. Very stable and minimal shrinkage after kiln drying.

Also known as : Eucalyptus gigantea

Origin : Tasmania, eastern Victoria and south eastern New South Wales.

Colour : Ranges from light yellow to pale pink through to yellowish brown. Older wood tends to be at the darker end of the colour range.

Hardness : 4.9