frequently asked questions We're always happy to hear from you and answer your questions. If you can't find the information you're looking for amongst the answers below, please contact us here.   suppliers timber flooring care and maintenance finishes and stains safe handling sustainable timber supply suppliers How can I get the Tasmanian timber I need for a special project? Tasmanian producers regularly supply timber around Australia. Some have depots while others have regular suppliers in major capitals. Others will freight special orders to you...... How do I source Tasmanian timbers when outside of Australia? Many Tasmanian producers export timber around the world and it is not just the major companies. Smaller producers can service niche markets...... How can I source Tasmanian timber for structural applications? Tasmanian producers can supply engineering timber around Australia. The timber is available in natural rounds, unseasoned large sections, or in large section glue laminated timbers...... timber flooring How do I lay timber strip flooring on a concrete slab or other substrate? It is relatively easy to lay timber strip flooring over a concrete slab or other flooring substrate. For a slab, it can be glued directly to the slab or fixed to a plywood underlay...... How do I lay timber strip flooring over joists? If the strip flooring is being fixed to joists, nail sizes are set in Australian Standard AS 1684. Any glue used should be elastomeric and allow movement in the timber...... Can I achieve a 5 Star energy-rated house with timber floors? You can build an energy efficient house that has a timber sub-floor and achieves a 5 Star energy requirement relatively easily...... care and maintenance How should I care for my timber floor? Timber floors are relatively easy to clean and care. Simply sweep it regularly, exclude dust, and wipe up any spills fairly quickly...... What products should I use to care for and maintain timber inside the house? The type of products to use varies with the type of coating on the wood. However, you should never need to use strong chemical or abrasive cleaners...... finishes and stains What is the best finish to use on Tasmanian Timbers? Selecting the best finish for the timber really depends on the application, the look that you require, and the amount of maintenance that you are willing to accept...... Is it possible to stain Tasmanian timber to different colours? Timber can be stained to a wide range of colours. The final colour of the wood depends on the initial colour of the timber and the quality and type of the stain...... safe handling Material Safety with Timber and Timber Products Timber and timber products have to be handled and machined safely on building sites and in workshops. Saw dust needs to be collected at the point of generation and some timbers have known toxicological effects...... sustainable timber supply Why do harvesters insist on clearfelling forests? Clearfelling is applied in Australia's wet eucalypt forest because it replicates the natural regeneration cycle. These large, tall eucalypt trees have evolved to germinate and grow quickly after wildfire and will not regrow in the shade of existing forest...... For additional technical questions, click here   disclaimer | about us