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Timber in which the average inclination of the growth rings to the wide face is not less than 45 degrees.

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Hoop Pine | Araucaria cunninghamii

Hoop Pine is a softwood used for flooring, joinery, furniture, and for general construction purposes.

Hoop Pine is a softwood widely used in general construction purposes, interiors, and for furniture.

Other Names: Queensland Pine, Colonial Pine, Moreton Bay Pine

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Overview

Hoop Pine is a Queensland timber whose ease of use has made it popular for general construction purposes, flooring, joinery, shelving and cupboards, furniture, and plywood. When treated with preservatives it is suitable for outdoor uses such as fencing, pergolas, landscaping, retaining walls, and playground equipment. It is also used for a variety of non-architectural and non-building purposes, such as the manufacture of musical instruments, drafting instruments and brushware.

The heartwood ranges from pale cream to light yellow brown with little difference between heartwood and sapwood, though the heartwood is a little darker. It is a very fine and evenly textured wood with a straight grain. The growth rings are visible but not distinct and the figure is plain or mottled.

The sapwood of Hoop Pine is easily treatable with preservatives, but the heartwood is not. It is resistant to lyctid borer attack, but not to termites. It is of low durability, with the heartwood having a life expectancy of less than seven years above ground and five below.

Hoop Pine machines and turns well, but is not suitable for steam bending. It can be polished, painted and stained with ease, and works well with fittings and fastenings.

Properties

Shrinkage

	Very Low	Low	Medium	High	Very High
Tangential:
Tangential:		3.8
Radial:		2 - 3
Unit Movement:		0.23 %

Strength Group

	Very High	High	Reasonably High	Medium High	Medium	Reasonably Low	Low	Very Low
Unseasoned:	S1	S2	S3	S4	S5	S6	S7
Unseasoned:
Seasoned:	SD1	SD2	SD3	SD4	SD5	SD6	SD7	SD8
Seasoned:

Stress Grade

	Structural No. 1	Structural No. 2	Structural No. 3	Structural No. 4	Structural No. 5
Unseasoned:	F8	F7	F5	F4
Seasoned:	F17	F14	F11	F8	F7

Density per Standard

Unseasoned:	680 kg/m³
Seasoned:	530 kg/m³

Joint Group

	Very High	High	Reasonably High	Medium	Low	Very Low
Unseasoned:	J1	J2	J3	J4	J5	J6
Unseasoned:
Seasoned:	JD1	JD2	JD3	JD4	JD5	JD6
Seasoned:

Colour

White, yellow, pale straw to light brown	Pink to pink brown	Light to dark red	Brown, chocolate, mottled or streaky

Mechanical Properties

Modulus of Rupture - Unseasoned:	48
Modulus of Rupture - Seasoned:	90
Modulus of Elasticity - Unseasoned:	10
Modulus of Elasticity - Seasoned:	13
Maximum Crushing Strength - Unseasoned:	28
Maximum Crushing Strength - Seasoned:	53
Impact - Unseasoned:	9.1
Impact - Seasoned:	5.6
Toughness - Unseasoned:	Low - up to 15 Nm
Toughness - Seasoned:	Low - up to 15 Nm
Hardness - Unseasoned:	3.0
Hardness - Seasoned:	3.4

Durability

	Low	Moderate	Reasonably High	High
	(0 - 5 yrs)	(5 - 15 yrs)	(15 - 25 yrs)	(more than 25 yrs)
In-Ground:
	(0 - 7 yrs)	(7 - 15 yrs)	(15 - 40 yrs)	(More than 40 yrs)
Above ground:
	(0 - 20 yrs, usually < 5)	(21 - 40 yrs)	(41 - 64 yrs)	(More than 60 yrs)
Marine Borer Resistance:

Lyctid Borer Susceptibility:	Not Susceptible
Lyctid Borer Susceptibility - Other:	Like all softwoods, Hoop Pine is not susceptible to lyctid borer.
Termite Resistance:	Not Resistant

Fire Properties

	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
EFH Ignitibility:

	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
EFH Spread-of-Flame Index:
EFH Smoke-Developed Index:

Critical Radiance Flux - Lower:	For plywood ≥15mm >2.2 and <4.5 kW/m²
Critical Radiance Flux - Higher:	For plywood ≥15mm >2.2 and <4.5 kW/m²
Smoke Development Rate:	For plywood ≥15mm rate is <750

	1 - non-combustible	2 - reasonably non-combustible	3 - slightly combustible	4 - combustible
Fire Properties Group Number:

Group Number - Other:	For plywood- Group Number: 3 for ply ≥6mm EFH Spread-of-Flame Index: 9 EFH Smoke-Developed Index: 3
Average Specific Extinction Area:	<250
Bushfire Resistance:	Not Tested

Description

Botanical Name:	Araucaria cunninghamii
Preferred Common Name:	Hoop Pine
Other Names:	Queensland Pine, Colonial Pine, Moreton Bay Pine
Species Type:	Softwood

Appearance

Hoop Pine is a straight grained wood, evenly textured and very fine. The growth rings are not distinct, but they are visible, and the figure is mottled and plain. The heartwood ranges from light yellow brown to pale cream, and although there is little difference in colour between the heartwood and the sapwood, the heartwood is a little darker. Sapwood 7.5 - 15mm wide is often flecked and light brown in colour.

Common Applications

When treated with preservatives Hoop Pine is suitable for outdoor uses such as fencing, pergolas, landscaping, retaining walls, and playground equipment. The timber is also used for general construction purposes, flooring, joinery, shelving and cupboards, furniture, and as plywood. Hoop Pine is also popular for a variety of non-architectural and non-building purposes, such as the manufacture of musical instruments, drafting instruments and brushware.

Common Form

Sawn

Workability

Hoop Pine glues well and can be painted, stained and polished easily. It machines and turns well, but is not suitable for steam bending. It can be used with standard fittings and fastenings.

Origin of Timber

QLD

Origin of Timber - Other

Also grows in PNG.

Readily Available

QLD

Availability - Further Information

Hoop Pine is available mostly in Queensland.

Source of Timber

Plantation

Applications

Architectural Roof Trusses

Architectural timber roof trusses create strong visual impact. Often used as part of ‘cathedral ceiling’ systems, timber can be specified light or heavy to suit the chosen theme and style. On finish, they can be left natural or may be oiled, stained, painted or highly decorated. Choice is limited only by individual style and design preferences.
External Cladding

The natural appeal, versatility and strength of timber makes it the superior choice for external cladding. Through specification, planning, design and finishing processes, timber cladding not only creates a building of superior strength, acoustic and thermal performance but also creates a place of beauty, style and natural appeal.
Fencing

When it comes to fencing, timber is your natural choice. A material that is durable, strong and reliable it compliments almost every outdoor landscape and environment. Clear specification, detailed installation and appropriate maintenance will see any timber fence provide a natural and lasting property boundary and back drop for years to come.
Flooring

Whether for structural or finished flooring applications, timber offers durability, versatility and adaptability. The warmth, strength and natural beauty of timber flooring has proved enduringly popular in a wide variety of interior settings.
Framing

Since people began building simple shelters, wooden framing has played an important role in shaping structures of many kinds. One of the most popular types of wooden framing is known as lightweight timber construction.
Internal Paneling

Timber paneling creates interiors as warm as they are stylish. Commonly utilising an MDF or plywood substrate, internal timber paneling is natural and versatile and comes as either solid natural timber panels or as sheets of engineered wood products
Pergolas

A timber pergola is a practical, functional and attractive way to extend living and entertainment spaces into the outdoors.
Retaining Walls (Landscaping)

When it comes to retaining wall, landscape design and construction, timber is the natural choice. A material that is durable, sturdy and reliable, it boasts natural aesthetics that help it blend seamlessly with the outdoors. Careful consideration during the specification and design process will facilitate the creation of a long lasting, durable and eye catching timber retaining wall that will complement its surrounding landscape for years to come.
Shear walls

Lateral loads such as wind or earthquake on framed timber buildings - either post and beam or stud and joist - need to be resisted and shear walls and diaphragms offer an effective and economical solution.
Timber Joinery Products

Timber joinery products offer a classic, unique and stylish touch to any interior design.
Timber Mouldings

Mouldings are extremely versatile and durable, enhancing the aesthetics of any interior and functioning as the icing on the cake for designs with a focus on beauty and splendour.

Case Studies

ARkit Prefab and Prefabricated Eco Homes

Prefab and Prefabricated Eco Homes Australia: ARkit’s timber kit homes change the way we think about sustainable building and living.

Applications: Decking, External Cladding, Flooring, Framing, Internal Paneling, Windows,
Australian School of Fine Furniture

Expressing the traditional craftsmanship associated with bespoke furniture design, with a modern architectural twist, this new educational structure employs timber in unusual and unexpected ways.

Applications: Architectural Roof Trusses, Decking, Flooring, Framing, Internal Paneling, Structural Timber Poles,
Eastern Precinct, University of Melbourne, Parkville

The durability and warmth of timber supports the University of Melbourne’s model, providing a new learning landscape at the Eastern Precinct Student Centre.

Applications: Decking, Doors, External Cladding, Flooring, Internal Paneling, Windows,
Joy Yeo Performing Arts Centre, Roseville College

In Roseville College's Joy Yeo Performing Arts Centre, the use of Jarrah and Rose Gum pleases the ear as well as the eye.

Applications: Flooring, Internal Paneling,
Peninsula Hot Springs

At the Peninsula Hot Springs Gregory Burgess Architects use timber to create environments that enhance the spirit.

Applications: Decking, External Cladding, Flooring, Framing, Interior Stairs, Structural Timber Poles,
Yuille Park Community College

A school becomes an integrated community hub where the versatile qualities of timber are used throughout to create an award-winning learning environment.

Applications: Flooring, Framing, Internal Paneling, Shear walls,