Timber Species

A hard-wearing and durable timber used for pergolas and decking with medium to dark brown colour which will fade to grey if left unfinished.

Meranti is used for exterior and interior joinery and doors. Varying in colour from light pink to dark brown it has been the mainstay for joinery in South Africa for over 40 years.

A Brazilian alternative to Balau. Initially yellow, it fades to grey over a number of weeks of exposure to the elements. Hard-wearing and durable it is suitable for all outdoor applications.

One of the premium African hardwoods, it can be used for pergolas and decks as well as interior and exterior joinery. It is medium brown in colour and is able to take a finish to keep its colour.

Ash is a white American hardwood which can be used for interior furniture and joinery. Its prominent grain makes it a favourite for special finishes.

The timeless classic. Available in European and American versions, the colour is light brown and it remains the go-to timber for interior use around the world.

A cost-effective option for mouldings and flooring. In CCA-treated form it can be used for substructures of decks and pergolas and even decking itself.

A dark brown decorative timber from Africa used for interior joinery, similar to African mahogany.

Sourced from the west coast of America, and also known as Douglas Fir. Widely-used in old houses around Cape Town, it has found a new lease of life with restoration and the cottage furniture industry.

Locally grown and developed, Grandis is a gum specie which is used for flooring and decking as well as cladding application. Grandis is used for desks and worktops due to its hardness and durability and it is a cost-effective option compared to other hardwoods.

Locally grown Knysna Blackwood is a medium to dark brown timber used for all sorts of interior applications. From cutting boards to tables and chairs, it is one of the most cost-effective decorative hardwood available at present.

A softwood imported from northern Europe, it is very light in colour and has a fine grain. Used for interior and exterior work, it offers a upmarket alternative to S.A. Pine.

A beautiful light-coloured but hard timber used for flooring, interior joinery and tables.

Beech is a European timber which comes in white and pink (steamed) options. Widely used for flooring and furniture, it has a good shock resistance.

A light timber grown locally, used mainly for furniture. It is difficulty to finish but can produce good pieces of furniture at a low price.