Blackbutt is an Australian hardwood with a pale golden-brown colour. It's a favourite for coastal and Hamptons-style homes on the Gold Coast because it looks light and fresh, and it's a durable decking timber.
A blackbutt deck on the Gold Coast sits within our hardwood range of $350 to $550 per m² supplied and installed. It's lighter in colour than spotted gum or merbau, hard-wearing, and like any timber deck in full sun it needs oiling about twice a year.
Why people choose blackbutt
- Light, even colour that suits modern and coastal homes.
- Australian grown hardwood.
- Often used in bushfire-prone hinterland areas. Your certifier confirms what your site needs.
- Takes oil and stain well if you want a warmer tone.
Hardwood vs treated pine
Treated pine is cheaper but softer, more prone to movement and usually painted or stained. Hardwoods like blackbutt are harder, look better oiled and last longer on the surface. Many decks use treated pine for the hidden frame and hardwood for the boards.
Compare other timbers
See our spotted gum decking guide and merbau decking guide, or skip the oiling with composite decking at $450 to $700 per m². The main service page is timber decking Gold Coast.
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