Messmate
Messmate is common to both Victoria and Tasmania, and is one of Australia's most popular and abundant hardwoods.
Messmate is visually very similar to Oak, but is regarded as superior to Oak in terms of strength and workability.
| Appearance: |
pale brown through to pale yellow |
| Strength: |
moderate hardness |
| Texture: |
course but even |
| Uses: |
general construction, furniture and joinery, flooring, panelling |
| VAFI Suppliers: |
ITC
AG Brown Sawmills
AusWest
Porta Mouldings |
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