Special Order
42x42 Merbau Laminated Screening Batten 5.4m
Original price
$66.15
Original price
$66.15
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Original price
$66.15
Original price
$66.15
Current price
$54.50
$54.50
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$54.50
Current price
$54.50
42x42 Merbau Laminated (often finger-jointed) timber is a high-performance, engineered hardwood product commonly used for outdoor screening, balustrades, fencing, and furniture. Its key features?/span>combine the natural durability of Merbau with the stability of laminated engineering, offering a,,straight, durable alternative to solid timber, typically with a lifespan of 25?50 years.
Here are the key features of 42x42 Merbau Laminated timber:
1. Superior Stability and Strength
Here are the key features of 42x42 Merbau Laminated timber:
1. Superior Stability and Strength
Laminated & Finger-Jointed:?/span>Engineered for enhanced structural integrity and reduced movement compared to solid timber.
- Reduced Warping/Twisting:?/span>The laminated, finger-jointed, and kiln-dried nature makes it highly stable for long lengths, ideal for 5.4m spans.
- GL17S Structural Grade:?/span>Often graded for strength (GL17S or GL13), making it suitable for posts, beams, and structural screening.
- High Load Capacity:?/span>Excellent strength-to-weight ratio for,balustrading, and,handrails.
2. Durability and Resistance
Class 1 Durability:?/span>Highly resistant to rot, decay, and termites, making it suitable for,harsh, Australian,outdoor, conditions.
- Bushfire Resistant:?/span>Often rated for use in bushfire-prone areas (BAL29 or higher).
- Weather Resistant:?/span>Natural oil content allows it to withstand,sun, and,rain, well.
3. Appearance and Finish
Consistent Color:?/span>Typically features a rich dark reddish-brown to yellowish-brown color, with a uniform, modern,look.
Consistent Color:?/span>Typically features a rich dark reddish-brown to yellowish-brown color, with a uniform, modern,look.
- Clean Finish:?/span>Laminated products are generally,free, of,large, knots and,resin, pockets.
- DAR Pencil Round:?/span>Usually comes Dressed All Round (DAR) with pencil-round edges for a smooth, finished,appearance.
- Versatile Staining:?/span>Takes stains, oils, and clear coats well to maintain its color or allow it to weather to a silver-grey patina.
4. Workability and Application
Easy to Use:?/span>Despite its hardness, it is easy to cut, drill, and fasten, though pre-boring is recommended to prevent splitting.
Easy to Use:?/span>Despite its hardness, it is easy to cut, drill, and fasten, though pre-boring is recommended to prevent splitting.
- Common Applications:?/span>Ideal for vertical or horizontal,screening, fencing, pergola,posts, handrails, staircases, and,furniture.
Important Considerations
Tannin Bleed:?/span>Like all Merbau, this product is,rich, in,tannin, and may,leach, (bleed) reddish-brown,stains, onto lighter-colored,surfaces, or,pools, when exposed to water.
Tannin Bleed:?/span>Like all Merbau, this product is,rich, in,tannin, and may,leach, (bleed) reddish-brown,stains, onto lighter-colored,surfaces, or,pools, when exposed to water.
- Maintenance:?/span>Regular oiling is recommended to preserve the color, though it can be left to weather.
- Surface Treatment:?/span>While it can be left,untreated, in,some, applications, coating is generally,recommended, to,prevent,surface,checking