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Pacific Jarrah
PACIFIC JARRAH Sapotaceae
These trees have a narrow band of sapwood, between 30 and 50mm wide, which is whitish to pale brown. The heartwood ranges in colour from a light red when freshly cut to a dark reddish-brown when dry.
Pacific Jarrah is available in most sizes and good lengths.
The timber is exceptionally hard, heavy, strong and tough. It must be dried slowly and with care to minimise down grade. Moderatly difficult to work, but finishes smoothly. Pre-boring is necessary for nailing and screwing
The timber is very stable once kiln dried and is extremely resistant to moisture absorbsion.
It will take both natural finishes and paints well.
Typical physical properties
| Density at 12% moisture content:
Modulus of rupture when green: Modulus of rupture at 12% moisture content: Radial shrinkage from green to 12%: Tangential shrinkage from green to 12%: Durability in ground contact |
1100 kg per cubic metre
103 Megapascals 158 Megapascals 4.1% 8.1% 25+ years |
Uses:
Pacific Jarrah is suitable for window reveals, doorjambs, interior joinery, furniture, mouldings, musical instruments, sporting goods, panelling, cabinetwork, handles, ladders, mine timber, posts and poles, boat building toys and novelties.