White Gum & Pink White Gum
Valued for its timber quality and rapid growth, Eucalyptus dunnii, commonly known as Dunn's White Gum is a native Australian species valued for its strength, durability, and resistance to decay. It is often used in furniture, flooring, and construction materials.
White Gum boasts a beautiful blend of pale to light brown hues, making it ideal for creating warm and inviting spaces in both contemporary and traditional settings. Our Pink White Gum, which is made from younger specimens of Eucalyptus Dunnii, features the same delicate palette, with the addition of pale pink tones.
Appearance
The wood typically features a light to pale brown hue, occasionally tinged with subtle pink or red undertones.
The timber often displays a pronounced growth ring figure, enhancing its visual allure. This unique grain pattern, coupled with occasional gum veins and knots, provides white gum with a characterful and authentic look.
When used in construction or interior design, White Gum lends spaces an inviting warmth and a touch of the outdoors. Its light coloration makes it versatile, allowing for compatibility with various design styles, from contemporary to more traditional settings. Whether utilised for flooring, furniture, or decorative elements, the appearance of Dunn's White Gum brings a timeless and natural elegance to the products it graces, making it a favoured choice among architects, designers, and homeowners alike.
Applications
White Gum has found versatile applications across several industries due to its unique properties. Known for its hardness, strength, and attractive appearance, this timber serves diverse purposes.
In the construction sector, it is often employed for structural elements like beams, posts, and framing due to its excellent load-bearing capabilities. Its durability makes it suitable for outdoor applications such as decking and fencing, with the wood's natural resistance to decay enhancing its lifespan.
Furniture manufacturers appreciate Dunn’s White Gum for its fine grain and attractive pink and light brown hue. Crafting tables, chairs, and cabinets from this timber adds a touch of warmth and sophistication to interior spaces. The wood's workability also allows for intricate designs in furniture production.
Workability
This timber responds well to both hand and machine tools, facilitating smooth finishes and detailed woodworking. Carving, turning, and milling are particularly effective with this timber, making it suitable for intricate designs in furniture and cabinetry. Woodworkers appreciate its workability when creating items like flooring, paneling, and molding.
Furthermore, the timber has favorable gluing and finishing properties. It adheres well to various adhesives, ensuring sturdy bonds in laminated structures or composite materials. White gum also accepts stains, paints, and other finishes evenly, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and providing flexibility in design.
In addition to its workability, white gum exhibits stability, resisting warping and movement, which adds to its appeal in construction and woodworking. Overall, the workability of this timber positions it as a versatile and user-friendly material for a range of applications in the woodworking and construction industries.