Australia is rich in indigenous timber species that can be used in an assortment of building and construction applications. However, you need to make the right choice of what species to use as some types of timber are better suited for different applications than others would be. Therefore, selecting timber simply based on how it fits within your budget could lead to structural deformities down the road, which would incur additional expenses.

Below are a few of the different types of Australian timber species that you could consider for your 1st and 2nd story renovations.

Bluegum timber

There are two main types of bluegum timber species. Despite their name, they are not blue in colour. The first timber species is the Sydney bluegum, which is characterised by its dark brown hue. The second is the Southern bluegum, also commonly referred to as Forest Red Gum. As the name implies, the southern bluegum has a distinctly reddish hue.

These timber species are typically used in the manufacture of furniture but they can also be integrated into construction as interior flooring materials. If you are constructing a 2nd storey deck, the forest red gum species would be a better option as it is more weather resistant than its Sydney bluegum counterpart is.

Victorian ash

This timber species is also referred to as Tasmanian oak or as Mountain ash. It is characterised by its blonde hue and is typically used for structural framing. However, you can also use this timber for interior applications such as flooring, doors, cabinetry a well as benchtops due to its attractive appearance.

Brushbox timber

This species comes in a variety of colour options ranging from light pink, brown and even grey. It typically is found in rainforests located in Queensland and NSW. Due to the colour variations that it offers, brushbox timber is popularly used as flooring. It is also an ideal option if you are looking to construct interior stairs for your structure.

Blackbutt timber

This colour of this timber species varies from a light blonde to darker brownish hues. It is indigenous to New South Wales but there is also a related species that is indigenous to Western Australia. This timber gets its name from the charring that occurs on its bark after being exposed to bush fires. It is one of the more fire-resistant species that you could choose, making suitable for general construction needs. You can also use blackbutt timber for applications such as flooring as well as panelling.