Cypress Info
AUSTRALIAN CYPRESS - Callitris Glaucophilla
Environmentally Safe – Chemical Free
The earth’s atmosphere contains “greenhouse gases” including carbon dioxide. Young vigorously growing trees help to maintain the balance of atmospheric gases by absorbing carbon dioxide and storing carbon as wood.
As forests age and tree growth slows, carbon dioxide conversion declines. In sustainably managed natural forests, older trees are harvested for timber products while the new and remaining young growing trees continue to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Sustainable management of Australian Cypress forests is based upon a narural cycle of growth and regrowth that ensures future timber needs, and protects the natural environment whilst providing a safe haven for flora and fauna.
PROPERTIES
Shrinkage: Tangential 2.6%Radial 2.4%
Strength: S5 UnseasonedSD6 Seasoned
Modules or Rupture: 71MPa Unseasoned 79MPa Seasoned
Crushing Strength: 40MPa Unseasoned53MPa Seasoned
Modules of Elasticity: 7.7GPa Unseasoned9.0GPa Seasoned
Durability: Heartwood ( Class1) against decay and Insect attack
Janka Hardness: Very Hard 5.6kN Unseasoned6.5kN Seasoned
Fixing: Cypress is prone to splitting, predrilling is recommended
Glueing: Satisfactory
Finishing: Cypress finishes well with both water and oil base applications
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