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
$59.95
$59.95
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$59.95
Current price
$59.95
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 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: Engineered for enhanced structural integrity and reduced movement compared to solid timber.
- Reduced Warping/Twisting: The laminated, finger-jointed, and kiln-dried nature makes it highly stable for long lengths, ideal for 5.4m+ spans.
- GL17S Structural Grade: Often graded for strength (GL17S or GL13), making it suitable for posts, beams, and structural screening.
- High Load Capacity: Excellent strength-to-weight ratio for,balustrading, and,handrails.
2. Durability and Resistance
Class 1 Durability: Highly resistant to rot, decay, and termites, making it suitable for,harsh, Australian,outdoor, conditions.
- Bushfire Resistant: Often rated for use in bushfire-prone areas (BAL29 or higher).
- Weather Resistant: Natural oil content allows it to withstand,sun, and,rain, well.
3. Appearance and Finish
Consistent Color: Typically features a rich dark reddish-brown to yellowish-brown color, with a uniform, modern,look.
Consistent Color: Typically features a rich dark reddish-brown to yellowish-brown color, with a uniform, modern,look.
- Clean Finish: Laminated products are generally,free, of,large, knots and,resin, pockets.
- DAR Pencil Round: Usually comes Dressed All Round (DAR) with pencil-round edges for a smooth, finished,appearance.
- Versatile Staining: 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: Despite its hardness, it is easy to cut, drill, and fasten, though pre-boring is recommended to prevent splitting.
Easy to Use: Despite its hardness, it is easy to cut, drill, and fasten, though pre-boring is recommended to prevent splitting.
- Common Applications: Ideal for vertical or horizontal,screening, fencing, pergola,posts, handrails, staircases, and,furniture.
Important Considerations
Tannin Bleed: 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: 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: Regular oiling is recommended to preserve the color, though it can be left to weather.
- Surface Treatment: While it can be left,untreated, in,some, applications, coating is generally,recommended, to,prevent,surface,checking