Kauri/ Hoop Pine

Kauri Pine was mainly used as floor boards in old houses prior to the 1930’s. It is also sometimes found in old kitchen cabinets and furniture. Wide boards could be cut from the huge trees. Recycled Kauri is still highly valued by furniture makers and as flooring because of its straight, tight grain & beautiful colour.

TIMBER KNOWLEDGE Kauri Pine is a beautiful tall tree native to New Zealand, which were exploited and over harvested in the 19th and 20th century from QLD & New Zealand. Thankfully the remaining native Kauri forests are protected today but the timber is now scarce. The timber is a clean, buttery yellow softwood.

Queensland Kauri: Agathis microstachya, Agathis robusta New Zealand Kauri: Agathis australis

USES In high demand for matching old floors for extensions & renovations. We also occasionally use Kauri Pine to make furniture.

NATURAL DURABILITY (approximate rating for the expected life of untreated and unfinished timbers exposed to the weather)

In Ground: QLD Kauri Class 4 (0-5 years), NZ Kauri Class 2 (15-25 years) Above Ground: QLD Kauri Class 4 (0-7 years)

HARDNESS QLD 2.3 kN, NZ 3.3 kN (Janka scale)

DRY WEIGHT QLD 480 kg / cubic metre, NZ 560 kg / cubic metre

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EXPLORE KAURI PINE FLOORING SAMPLES

PLEASE NOTE: Availability fluctuates frequently, so if you see a timber flooring sample that you’re interested in, please get in touch to enquire.

SALVAGED FROM 1920 Vaucluse House, Sydney

SIZE 100mm wide x 27mm thick boards

PRICE from $160 / SQM