AUS Oak/ Ash (Tasmanian)

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It is a mixture of Alpine Ash, Messmate, and Mountain Ash. Australian Oak (Victorian Ash or Tasmanian Oak) is a light colored and medium density hardwood, pale straw through to lighter browns, with excellent staining qualities. Used extensively for T&G flooring and paneling, and interior joinery. Victorian Ash when from Victoria or Tasmanian Oak when from Tasmania, this is not an Oak either, but a mixture of three very similar Eucalyptus species that are marketed together. It is extensively for T&G flooring and paneling, and interior joinery.

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Botanical Name:	Eucalyptus delegatensis, Eucalyptus obliqua, and Eucalyptus regnans
Other Names:	Mixture of Alpine Ash, Messmate, and Mountain Ash
Origin:	Australia

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General

Certifications Available::
Price (1-10):	3

Availability

Stocked:	Yes
Australian Hardwood Grading Rules	http://timspec.co.nz/filescust/event/Australian%20Hardwood%20Grading%20Rules.pdf
Australian Sustainable Hardwoods	https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/wood-species/oak-tasmanian

Supply

Primary Suppliers:	ASH & Nevill Smith Forest Products
Resource Certification:	PEFC \| AFS
Forest Management:	AFS (which is PEFC and ISO 14001) Australian Sustainable Hardwoods: http://vicash.com.au/

Durability

Durability In Ground:	Perishable/Non Durable
Durability Above Ground:	Perishable/Non Durable

Density

Density Air Dry:

620-720 kg/m³

Shrinkage

Shrinkage Radial:	4.4 %
Shrinkage Tangental:	8.9 %

Stability

Stability Kiln Dry:	Stable
Stability Green:	Very prone to shrinkage and distortion

Mechanical Properties

Janka Hardness:	4.9 kN
Modulus of Rupture:	110 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity:	15 GPa
Max Crush Strength:	61 MPa

Fire

NZAS lgnitability:	13 - 14
NZAS Flame Spread:	5 - 8
NZAS Heat Evolved:	5 - 7
NZAS Smoke Developed:	3