Wood Sign

Timber and Finish Selection

We offer a number of types of timber that have varying levels of durability, appearance and cost.

Available Timbers

  • Western Red Cedar is very durable outdoors. Whilst it is also the softest, lightest and most expensive being an imported timber. It is a honey to orange hued timber with a typically pleasing scent. See Also: LINK

  • Spotted Gum is a native Australian timber. It is very hard and a very durable timber for outdoor applications. Quite heavy, usually interlocked grain. As it is hard you can obtain very sharp carved lines. It is usually quite dark toned with a light sap wood. See also LINK

  • Tassie Oak is a collection of various species of Eucalyptus, it can vary from pale pinkish to white and blonde. It is medium hardness and is fairly durable above ground. It is recommended for signs under shelter. See also LINK

  • Qld Blue Gum/Forrest Red Gum is a deep red to slightly purple toned timber See also: LINK

There are a couple of finishes available with a various properties. The durability and life of a finish is dependent on timber selection and environmental exposure. If the sign is indoors or under eaves or a verandah it will last longer between maintenance of the finish.

Available Finishes

  • Outdoor Timber oil is a natural oil product that has UV additives to protect the timber, it does not blister or flake however the sign requires inspection and possibly a maintenance re-coat at yearly to 2 yearly intervals.

  • Polyurethane varnish is applied in 4 thin coats. Is an outdoor based product. However to refinish it will require stripping and sanding back the polyurethane to re-coat or change the finish.