Description
Eucalyptus is rated as one of the highly prized hardwoods, strong, durable, and also beautiful in appearance.
The mentioned features are pleasing for a huge variety of applications, including furniture, flooring, cabinetry, and decking.
When it comes to high-quality eucalyptus lumber, several factors make a difference.
1. **Eucalyptus Species**: There are over 700 species under the genus eucalyptus, not all of which produce good quality lumber.
Some of the commonly used species in the production of timber include *Eucalyptus grandis*, *Eucalyptus regnans*, and *Eucalyptus camaldulensis*.
These are normally large in size, straight grained, and dense.
2. **Grain and Appearance**: Good-quality eucalyptus is typically straight and close-grained; though for some species, grains may be somewhat interlocked.
It ranges in color from pale yellow to reddish-brown, with dark streaks and a fine texture, making it generally quite appealing.
3. **Moisture Content**: Freshly cut eucalyptus lumber usually has high moisture content that needs to be brought down through proper drying or seasoning.
Good lumber is always air-dried or kiln-dried to make it stable and to minimize warping or cracking.
4. **Durability**: Eucalyptus is basically resistant to decay and insect infestation, and thus is perfect for use in outdoor projects like decking or landscaping.
However, the lumber does need proper treatment to ensure the retention of strength over time.
5. **Density and Hardness**: Eucalyptus wood is dense and hard; this aspect makes it apt for high-traffic areas, though it could make working with such wood somewhat tricky for particular types of tools.
It has high bending strength, hence is reliable in structural applications.
6. **Sustainability**: When buying eucalyptus lumber, one needs to make sure it comes from sustainable and responsibly managed forests.
If possible, check for FSC certifications as the indication that the timbers are harvested in an environmentally friendly manner.
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