KARRI HARDWOOD FLOORING - WOOD SPECIES INFORMATION
The heartwood of Karri can range from a pale pink to a light reddish
brown. The sapwood tends to be white. The grain is interlocked and the texture is moderately coarse. Color variation within grade is moderate.
BOTANICAL NAME:
Eucalyptus Diversicolor
ORIGIN:
Australia - Southwest region of Western Australia
COMMON NAMES:
Karri, Eucalyptus
JANKA HARDNESS:
2030
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY:
Information currently unavailable.
RELATIVE ABUNDANCE:
One of the major timber species of Western Australia and available both locally and internationally.
INTERESTING FACTS:
The Karri tree is one of the world’s tallest trees surpassed only by the California Redwoods.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The heartwood of Karri can range from a pale pink to a light reddish
brown. The sapwood tends to be white. The grain is interlocked and the texture is moderately coarse. Color variation within grade is moderate.
MAIN USES:
Used for structural components of bridges and buildings (joists, beams, rafters), ship building, furniture, cabinet fittings, flooring, agricultural implements, mine timbers, poles, plywood, and high-quality veneer.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Karri wood has a tendancy to move with changes in temperatures and humidty and therefore should only be used in environments with stable climates. Karri wood has a natural resistance to decay.
WORKING PROPERTIES:
Karri wood is fairly hard to machine and difficult to cut with hand tools. It can have a dulling effect on tool edges.Pre-boring nail holes is required for nailing. Sanding
can be difficult but once done the finish is quite polished in appearance.
