A medium sized Australian hardwood, Grey Box is renowned for being highly durable. Grey Box timber has a high density which, although it can be difficult to work, makes it prefect for use in construction and flooring. The colour of the Heartwood is a pale, yellowish brown and the sapwood colour is paler in appearance. The texture of Grey Box timber is fine and even with a usually interlocked grain. Grey Box timber is resistant to termites and marine borers.
Grey Box timber is extremely strong, versatile and has one of the highest possible durability ratings making it an excellent choice for construction and flooring.
Common Names: Grey Box
Look & Features: moderately coarse but even texture with an interlocked grain and very little gum vein.
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus microcarpa, Eucalyptus moluccana,
Colour: Dark honey through to soft wheat.
Dry Density: 1120kg/m3
Natural Durability: Class 1