Recycled River Red Gum Posts

Recycled Timber Posts

Recycled Timber Posts from Nationwide Timber deliver strength, character and structural presence, bringing new life to hardwood members recovered from historic buildings, rural infrastructure and industrial structures. Originally used in applications such as wharf piles, agricultural buildings, warehouses and heavy framing, these posts have already proven their durability through decades of service.

Each reclaimed timber post carries the marks of its past life – bolt holes, nail marks, surface checking and weathered grain patterns that reflect years of exposure to the elements. These features form part of the timber’s authenticity, telling the story of where it has come from while adding natural texture and visual depth to contemporary projects.

Because these timbers were often milled from older-growth hardwood species, they typically display tighter grain structure, impressive density and matured stability that is difficult to replicate in newly harvested material. The natural ageing process further enhances their durability and structural reliability.

Whether used for structural support, architectural framing or decorative features, recycled hardwood posts offer a sustainable building solution that preserves valuable timber resources while delivering timeless rustic appeal.

Common reclaimed species include:

• Ironbark – deep red-brown to chocolate tones with exceptional density
• Spotted Gum – mid to dark brown with olive undertones
• Tallowwood – honey-brown to golden tan
• Grey Box – pale biscuit tones with tight grain
• River Red Gum – rich red to deep reddish-brown
• Blackbutt – pale golden hues with straight grain
• Messmate – light to medium brown with open grain character
• Reclaimed Oregon (Douglas Fir) – warm honey through to amber heartwood

When you buy from us you'll be happy to know that we carefully make up your order and arrange pick-up or delivery at your convenience.

Melbourne and surrounds:

Once your order is ready, you can pick it up from our Melbourne base at 4/43 Power Road, Bayswater.

Alternatively, we can arrange delivery. We have great relationships with a number of delivery sub-contractors, and we'll work with them to come up with the best delivery price and time for you.

Australia-wide - including Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide

As our name suggests, we deliver to a network of more than 200 depots across Australia.

Get in touch and we'll help you find a delivery location near to you where you can pick up at your convenience. Call us on 1300 333 455.

Please note that supply and lead times are subject to availability. Contact us for approximate lead times.

Recycled River Red Gum Flooring Sizes and Gradings

The list below is not exhaustive but gives you an idea of the most common sizes.

Go here for full details on different timber gradings.

• FLOORING: 130x14mm | 130x19mm

You'll find flooring is typically priced in square metres (m²).

Click to find the available sizes and gradings for Recycled River Red Gum Flooring.

POPULAR GRADINGS

• SELECT

The feature present or natural discolouration will not dominate its appearance. Features that are permitted still include short narrow gum veins, a limited number and size of past borer activity and small tight knots.

• STANDARD

Significantly more character than Select Grade. To some degree this will depend on the features present in a particular species. In one species gum veins may naturally be prevalent while in another there may be few gum veins but past borer activity may be more prevalent. Therefore, this grade can be expected to have greater character than Select Grade, and contain an increased amount of gum vein, past borer activity, tight knots and natural discolouration.

• PRESTIGE (Also known as Standard & Better)

Best referred to as effectively a mix of Standard Grade and Select Grade.

• FEATURE

A timber that contains boards with similar features to Medium Feature Standard Grade but where the length of features such as gum veins may be longer and past borer activity may be more frequent. Again, depending on the species, features will vary and in some instances boards meeting high feature grade may only appear moderately featured.

• RUSTIC

Best referred to as a mixture of Feature Grade and Standard Grade.

• COVER

This grade contains more than the permissible number of natural features and shorter lengths. Cover Grade will contain miss-machining/manufacturing defaults, and can contain large amounts of gum vein, knot holes and other natural features such as holes.  

WHAT IS A JANKA RATING?

The Janka Ratings you see on this website refer to how "hard" a timber is. The harder the timber, the higher the rating. So a timber with a rating of 15 is very different in strength to the softest timber we sell, which has a rating of 3.

Affordable Quality:

Nationwide Timber provides great value and we don't compromise on price. The vast range of timber we supply and our buying power with local mills means you get the best of both worlds - premium quality at exceptional prices you won't believe.

Sustainably Australian:

Beautiful timber shouldn't cost the Earth, and that's why we proudly supply "Australian Made", which means that most of the timber we sell comes from iconic Australian hardwoods.

We'll Look After You:

Our family-run business has a building background and we know the Australian timber industry inside out. We love to put that experience to good use by answering any questions you might have and advise you on what's best for your needs. We always aim to provide you with the right product at the best price.