Brush Box
Lophostemon confertus
Australian HardwoodEastern Australia: NSW, Queensland
Also known as: Brisbane Box
Appearance
Brush Box heartwood is pinkish-brown to reddish-brown with a fine, even texture and generally straight grain. It has a uniform appearance with minimal colour variation, making it popular for flooring and cladding where consistency is valued.
Workability
Brush Box machines to a smooth finish with sharp tooling. It takes stain and polish well and produces a clean, consistent surface. Pre-drilling is recommended for fixings. A reliable choice where uniform appearance is important.
Common Uses
✓Flooring
✓Decking
✓Cladding
✓Bridge decking
✓Structural applications
✓Landscaping
✓Marine construction
Typical Colour
Density
900 kg/m³
Janka Hardness9.5 kN
SoftHard
Above GroundHigh
In GroundModerate
Naturally termite resistant