Specifications for Architects and Builders

About Macrocarpa

MacDirect is specified on Productspec and Smartspec for architects and builders convenience, with detailed specifications for cladding, structural /framing and internal lining/joinery where cypress (Macrocarpa) is specified.

Highly sought after as a decorative and building timber, Macrocarpa has a golden brown heartwood with a speckled lustre, which is rare in timber. It’s a low- to medium-density softwood that looks and works like kauri, is durable outdoors and can be used without any preservative treatment.

Freshly cut Macrocarpa timber has a fragrant spicy odour, which is typical of cypresses. It is a very stable wood, is easily sawn and has relatively low surface hardness, with good working and finishing characteristics and relatively uniform wood properties.

Macrocarpa can be used for interior uses

ceiling sarking
exposed beams
flooring
wall panelling
framing
furniture
solid wood bench tops
architraves
skirtings

It can be used outside for

weatherboard
surfeit
facia
pergolas
decking and outdoor furniture
Structurally outside is acceptable in the NZ Building code where it can be shown to be visible and relatively easily replaced.eg veranda posts , beams. (Not deck joists)

It is not recommended in-ground for construction purposes (including in-ground posts for fencing, decking and pergolas).

MacDirect is specified on Productspec and Smartspec for architects and builders convenience, with detailed specifications for cladding, structural /framing and internal lining/joinery where cypress (Macrocarpa) is specified.

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Brief outline of Macrocarpa qualities

Durability

Both the heartwood and sapwood of Macrocarpa are naturally borer resistant (Anobium) for interior housing purposes.
The heartwood is moderately durable for above-ground purposes, but the sapwood is non-durable.
The timber cannot be pressure treated with copper, chromium and arsenic (CCA), but sapwood can be boron diffusion treated to resist insects (but not decay).
Heart Macrocarpa is rated similar to H3.1 treated radiata pine

Strength

Macdirect framing timber has been shown under test to meet the specifications of SG8-SG10. However at present MacDirect is not accredited to sell verified SG8 structural timbers.
MacDirect structural timber is visually graded to No.1 Framing grade which qualifies as VSG6 for engineering purposes.
Macrocarpa is a low to medium density softwood that looks and works like kauri.

Beautiful exposed Macrocarpa beams stained grey

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Finishes

Macrocarpa, when dry, will accept a variety of paints, oils, two pot resins and varnishes. Working properties: Macrocarpa has a fine grain and machines and sands well to give a high-quality finish.

Macdirect grades

In New Zealand, Macrocarpa is graded into Clears, Dressing and Utility grades.

Clears (Zero knots) mainly available for skirting, panelling and joinery
Panel Grade (tight knot)

Macdirect Timber Finishes

Bandsawn four side (BS4S) Dressed smooth (DS4 or MG or PG) normally 5-10mm less than nominal size Pre-Coated. MacDirect offers a pre-coating service with quality wood oils/stains for cladding.

Weatherboard Grade (tight knot, heart)
No.1 Structural/Visual (tight knot, structural no.1.)
No.1 Structure (structural no.1.)
Panel Feature Grade (some bark encasement etc)
Landscape grade (Down grades)

Lead Times

Macdirect endeavours to always hold large stocks of dry R/S 25mm and 50mm thick timbers. For larger piece sizes, Macdirect cuts and machines to order.

Our aim is to machine and deliver within 5+10 days from confirmation of order. Large orders may require additional time. We supply and arrange delivery throughout New Zealand

Quotes

Macdirect tries to respond on the same day as your enquiry is placed. We do not have QS services available although we can advise on requirements (eg: amount per sq. meter).

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Specifications for Architects and Builders

About Macrocarpa

Macrocarpa can be used for interior uses

It can be used outside for

Natural wooden beams supplied to an upmarket resort

Call 0800 024317