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Description: |
| Jarrah is a unique wood from
Australia with a range in color from pink-reds to a burgundy
color with occasional black gum veins. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
Color
Range:
Jarrah offers a wide range of color from a light
pink color to a deep burgundy- red color with darker
graining.
Color
Change: Jarrah undergoes a medium degree of color
change over time by muting to a medium to dark burgundy-red as it ages.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's Jarrah Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
Jarrah
Photo Page
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Hardness: |
Jarrah is
152% as hard as red oak (1915 on the
Janka scale vs.1260 for red oak).
For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
| Jarrah may be used
both residentially and commercially wherever a
pink/reddish color is desired.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
average, similar to Red Oak. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
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Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
dust may stain - be sure to control when sanding, see: WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing.
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: none known at this time
- see:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
/ Jarrah on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - Jarrah Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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