What is Classic Grade?

Classic Grade Australian Oak and IronAsh is a celebration of timber's natural features. Think gum veins, gum pockets knots and surface checks. Faults to some, stunning uniqueness to others. 

With a desire to use the whole tree and growing demand for timber products that allow the inherent visual characteristics of wood to shine, ASH is now manufacturing beautiful internal and external timber products in Classic Grade.

Given these characteristics don't fall within the parameters of "select” or “standard” grading requirements, it makes Classic Grade it a more affordable option for builders, manufactures and consumers alike.

Download our Classic Grade Guidelines to learn more. 

Why Classic Grade?

In response to dwindling resource availability, coupled with a push for longer-lived applications from small diameter and character filled logs, ASH have been building a market for fibre that would have otherwise been sent offshore, turned to pallets, or chipped for paper. Much of this resource is used within ASH’s MASSLAM structural solutions. However, some present the perfect opportunity for Classic Grade.

What is Australian Oak and IronAsh?

Australian Oak is Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) brand of Tasmanian Oak timber.
IronAsh is Australian Oak with the addition of a H3 water-based, durable treatment to be used in external applications.

What products are available and where?

The following Classic Grade products are now available/can be ordered in Victoria* through Bowens:

• IronAsh Classic Grade external cladding
• IronAsh Classic Grade external battens
• Australian Oak VJ lining
• Australian Oak regency lining
• Australian Oak staircase components 

An extra allowance for waste is recommended when purchasing for occasional splits and full-thickness characteristics.

*Not in Victoria? Contact ASH directly.