Australian hardwood timber at Platypus Timbers

Hardwood Timber in Mackay

Locally Owned Sawmill · 25+ Years Experience

Custom Timber Milling & Machining

Delivery Throughout Mackay & Surrounds

Rough sawn hardwood timber ready for machining

Australian Hardwood, Milled On Site

At Platypus Timbers, we have supplied structural, landscaping and finishing timbers for more than 25 years. We mill and machine Australian hardwood at Kuttabul for builders, renovators, farmers and rural customers throughout Mackay and the wider region.  Because we mill on site, we can supply standard sizes off the rack and cut custom sections to order without you needing to wait weeks for a supplier down south. We also stock timber supplies, flooring timber and dunnage timber if your project calls for more than one product. Call (07) 4954 0144 for hardwood timber in Mackay.

Rough sawn hardwood timber ready for machining

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Strapped packs of hardwood timber in the Platypus Timbers mill shed

Common Hardwood Applications

Hardwood is a common choice when strength, longevity and appearance matter. Some of the ways our customers use our hardwood include:

  • Structural Framing: Bearers, joists, posts and beams for verandahs, decks, sheds and additions.
  • Fencing: Hardwood posts, rails and palings that will outlast most alternatives in the Mackay climate.
  • Decking & Flooring: Hardwood boards for internal flooring and external decks that hold up to weather and wear.
  • Custom Beams & Slabs: Feature beams and slabs milled to your specifications for renovations and shed builds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Australian hardwoods are naturally dense and contain higher levels of extractives that resist rot, insects and weather. Many species carry a Class 1 or Class 2 in-ground durability rating and can perform in exposed conditions without chemical treatment, while most softwoods need preservative treatment to reach a comparable service life.