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NASH TIMBERS NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2009
NASH TIMBERS AUGUST NEWSLETTER
Many thanks for the wonderful response I have received from my newsletter I really appreciate the feedback.
Due to being so busy our sample boards are still in progress. Very soon a sample board will be available with a selection of colours to help the client match the stain with the correct timber species for desired outcome. We are finding that clients are wanting a certain colour stain and finish but this is not always compatible with certain timber species. Nash Timbers will put together a guideline which outlines the compatibility of each timber species, stain and finish. Certain stains and finishes increase the tanin released from the timber board which will vary the colour.
NOTE OUR NEW TIMBER DROP OFF SAMPLE POLICY
If timber samples are required, Nash Timbers will drop them off on a Thursday. Please ensure that you get your request in by Tuesday, if staining required request needs to be in by Friday the week before for a Thursday drop off.
Please email request to accounts@nashtimbers.com.au
The Timber presentations were heavily supported by our clients, it is nice to be able to meet the face behind the voice.
Nash Timbers continues with The Nash Timber Presentation which has been certified by NSW Architectural Board for CPE Activity Formal Points & Builders CPD Event, at our home office monthly.
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ALL PRESENTATIONS
When: 23/9/09, 21/10/08 and 25/11/09/At: 5:00pm to 6pm
Venue: 136 OLD SOUTH HEAD ROAD VAUCLUSE (MUST BOOK)
Nash Timbers Regular feature.
1) F.A.Q
2) PROBLEMS THAT ARISE
Send your question and test our knowledge!!!!!
F.A.Q
Are single species available in Recycled Timber?
YES, ONLY AT A PREMIMUM RATE AND AVAILIABILITY.
Recycled Timber is milled from Power Poles predominately. The best recover from this timber is Spotted Gum & Grey Ironbark. Blackbutt and Tallowwood availability is very limited as they are milled from floor joists.
OOPS!
Recycled Timber moisture content is not evenly distributed once the board is milled; the outside timber will have a MC of 10% and the inside timber MC up to 25% depending on species. To equalise the moisture content in the timber after it has been milled, it needs to be aired and kiln dried 6 to 8 weeks depending on section sizes.
Timber will shrink if the moisture content is not equalised, which will leave huge gaps between each board.
RECYCLED TIMBER
Timber was recycled from warehouses, derelict buildings and factories. Now timber is recycled from power poles, bridges and wharves, which has had a life outside and is predominately Grey Ironbark and Spotted Gum with more imperfections...
These timbers are well seasoned but if milled the moisture content from the centre to the outer edges varies quite considerably. After the timber is cut it is air dried and then put in a kiln so the moisture equalizing process takes place before the timber is re-milled.
Air Seasoned / Kiln Dried to better than 18% MC for exterior timber, 11% MC Internal timber
All timber supplied by Nash Timbers will be remilled from recycled/ salvaged timbers & such, therefor it may contain nail holes & other features consistent with this type of timber
Dressed all round to finish sizes nominated / Pencil Round / Rough Sawn/ T & G and End Matched
All milling & timber grading in accordance with Australian Standards.
Feature post and beams (As is, ground and wire brushed or Dressed All Round)
Flooring, Staircase material, bench top material, Weatherboard and Lining Board
Colour
Colour of the timber will be determined by the species, natural variations can and do occur. Timber is a natural product providing a broad range of colour variations across the 3 main spectrums of creams, browns and reds. When choosing timber, Nash Timbers encourage our client’s to see the true colour variation in each species. If requiring a single species an extra cost is added.
Sizes and Lengths
Nominal Sizes start from 250mm x 250mm, range in length from 2 to 14mts
Chain of Custody
The timbers provided by Nash Timbers to our customers are guaranteed to be from a single source. The power/transmission poles that are received by the mill have been decommissioned and deemed unserviceable by our supplier for their needs
Most poles have an identification tag denoting the characteristics of the pole including rated strength of the pole, length of the pole when in service, species and the supplier of the pole.
Maintenance program for Recycled Timber
Due to the timber already having a life outside, a maintenance program must be put into place.
A good penetrating oil or protective coating must be applied when installed.
Then regularly maintained when timber dries out and cracks.
NASH TIMBERS PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH RECYCLED TIMBER
Ryde Park Amenities block, maintenance shed and café, Recycled Ironbark and Spotted Gum which included structural, roof and wall cladding
Port Botany Wharf Development Recycled Spotted Gum & Ironbark for lookout, Toilet Block and Broad Walk and Look Out..
Wollongong Shopping Centre, Recycled Ironbark for Columns
Residence In Tamarama, Recycled Ironbark and Spotted Gum Feature timber for exterior finishes (gate and garage)
Residence in Bronte, Recycled Spotted Gum for Stair Treads.
Residence in Vaucluse, Recycled Spotted Gum for feature Beams
Berry Woolshed, being restored with recycled Ironbark Structural, cladding and flooring
Newcastle Railway Station, Rough Sawn recycled Structural Beams 290 x 200 x 6mts
Alexandria Public Area, Rough Sawn recycled Structural Beams 300 x 200 & 200 x 200 x 6mts
CHECK OUT PHOTOS ON OUR WEB SITE - RECYCLED TIMBER
NASH TIMBERS FLOORING SPECIAL
AMERICAN WHITE OAK FLOORING T & G & END MATCHED
UP TO 195mm X 20mm at $87 SQM PLUS GST
Nash Timbers
PO BOX 163
VAUCLUSE NSW 2030
Telephone: (02) 9337 6800
Facsimile: (02) 9337 1595
Email: info@nashtimbers.com.au
Web: http://www.nashtimbers.com.au/
Showrooms (by appointment only)
ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE
FOREST MANAGEMENT
ENSURES THAT THE FOREST STRUCTURE AND
HABITATS ARE MAINTAINED.
NEXT MONTH GRADING FOR RECYCLED TIMBER
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