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Choosing the Right Timber for Your Home Renovations in 2026

Renovating in 2026 looks exciting on the surface: open layouts, warm textures, and sustainable finishes. But when the conversation turns to timber, things get complicated, ...

LVL Timber Meaning: What It Is and How Builders Use It

LVL timber is one of those materials that everyone in construction has dealt with, yet not everyone explains the same way. It appears on ...

By Timber Central
Posted on February 6, 2026
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Red Tongue vs Yellow Tongue Flooring: What Builders Need to Know

Table of contentsWhat Red Tongue and Yellow Tongue Flooring Actually AreWhy Tongue Colour Matters More Than People ThinkThickness DifferencesYellow Tongue Flooring ThicknessRed Tongue Flooring ...

H3 Treated Pine: Everything Builders Need to Know

Table of contentsWhat the H3 Rating Actually MeansHow H3 Treatment Protects TimberExposure Conditions Covered by H3 TreatmentTypical Uses of H3 Treated PineWhere H3 Treated ...

Do Termites Eat Treated Pine? What Builders Should Know

Do Termites Eat Treated Pine? This question comes up on job sites more often than it should. Usually, right after someone says, “But it’s treated.” Here’s ...

Treated vs Untreated Pine: What Builders Need to Know

Choosing between treated vs untreated pine sounds simple, but it actually isn’t. This decision affects durability, compliance, callbacks, and cost. Get it right, and the ...

Can Treated Pine Be Painted? A Practical Guide

Table of contentsWhat Treated Pine Is and Why It’s TreatedPainting Treated Pine: Safe, But Not ImmediateWhy Drying Time Matters More Than People RealiseHow Long ...

What Is LOSP Timber? Uses, Treatment Process, and Applications

Table of contentsWhat does LOSP stand for in timber treatment?How the LOSP treatment process worksWhat does LOSP timber look like?What is LOSP timber used ...

MGP10 vs MGP12: Understanding Structural Timber Grades

If you’re working with pine framing in Australia, you’ll come across MGP10 and MGP12 constantly. They’re standard. They’re stamped on almost every length. And ...

Best Timber for Outdoor Use: What to Choose and Why

For outdoor use in Australia, treated pine and selected hardwoods are the safest choices when picked for the right job. Anything else can cost ...

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