Canberra Local Ash Timber Packs Now Available
December 2025
We recently received a fresh shipment of Canberra Local Ash timber, salvaged from a home demolition in Garran. The timber has been carefully denailed, processed and graded in our workshop and is now ready for its new life.
Canberra Local Ash
When we talk about Canberra Local Ash, we are referring to a species mix of recycled timber commonly salvaged from older Canberra homes and buildings. It is primarily made up of lighter coloured Ash species like Mountain Ash, Alpine Ash and Messmate.
These timbers were the backbone of Canberra’s early construction. As the city grew in the 1920s, Mountain Ash (often called “Tasmanian Oak” regardless of whether it came from NSW or Victoria) became a go to material for building homes, flooring and internal framing. It offered strength, stability and affordability, which is why it is found throughout the classic homes of Garran, Yarralumla, Griffith and other established suburbs.
Canberra Local Ash ranges from pale yellow and blush pink through to soft honey browns, with a fine grain and tight growth rings that give every board a warm, understated elegance. Its soft colour palette means it pairs beautifully with modern interiors, earthy palettes and natural textures.
Why People Love It
Canberra Local Ash carries a story. Every board comes from the bones of homes that shaped the early suburbs. The timber has already lived one full life and is now ready for its second. Using it means honouring Canberra’s heritage while creating something new, functional and beautiful.
Whether you are renovating, making furniture or hunting for your next workshop project, these packs offer both inspiration and a piece of Canberra’s history.
What can we turn the timber into?
At Thor’s Hammer we use Canberra Local Ash to create a wide range of products for homes and commercial spaces. Once we re-mill and prepare the timber, it becomes ideal for flooring, benchtops, internal cladding and custom furniture pieces built in our workshop. Its light colour and fine grain suit everything from contemporary designs to classic interiors. Whether we are crafting a large feature piece or a small detail for a renovation project, this timber allows us to create something beautiful, functional and long lasting.
Contact Us Today
Ready to see the timber for yourself? Come into the workshop and take a look at the Canberra Local Ash packs in person, or request a quote online and we’ll get back to you quickly. Whether you’re planning a flooring project, furniture build, or feature wall, these timber packs are ready to bring your ideas to life.
Photos by Bianca Knox & Rohan Thomson