Our Philosophy and History in Timber

30 October 2015/by John Carroll

Our Philosophy and History

Welcome to Carrolls Wholesale, we are a value-oriented specialist in different varieties of timber and building solutions in Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. If you’re looking for reliable service and superior quality timber products, then you’ve come to the right place.

At Carrolls Wholesale, timber is our largest area of knowledge, skill, and passion. We love the beauty, diversity and adaptability of wood. Wood is our passion and we hope to touch as many people as we can with its natural splendour. We aim to become the number one platform where anyone can find all kinds of timber solutions including procurement of decorative and constructive services. Our goal is to recognize, secure and oversee timber related resources. With over 60 years of experience in the timber industry, we can help you find the right type of timber for your next project.

At Carrolls Wholesale, we consider ourselves as co-producers and not consumers, because by providing timber related services, we become a part of and a partner in the production process. We pride ourselves on providing the public with quality service, and great value, because at Carrolls Wholesale, your satisfaction is our main focus. Always remember that we are the best when it comes to timber related services, let us help you, and then you can show the world how proud you are. Because we Inspire and Connect with you.

The Carroll family have been timber merchants for over 70 years.

Richard Colin Carroll started a sawmill in the west of Newcastle in 1941 and was considered a pioneer in the industry. He literally built the sawmill by his own hand and together with his wife Mary worked every aspect of the business for the next 50 years.

John Carroll (above) joined the family business after he finished high school in the seventies and is still working in the family timber business more than 45 years later.

Colin Carroll (above), Johns son joined the timber business after he finished school and is the 3rd generation of Carroll’s in the timber business.

Colin now operates the modern version of the timber business helped by his father John Carroll

Colin now has more than 10 years of experience in the timber industry

Carrolls now do weekly deliveries accross Sydney,Central Coast,Newcastle and the Hunter valley.

(Go to shipping and return information for our weekly delivery schedule)

This online store specializes in treated retaining wall and garden pine products, however we sell a massive range of timber products to the trade and the general public.

Use the contact form for information on any timber products that are not on this site or ring 1300233707

Hardwood (new) -Hardwood (recycled) -Softwood- Flooring -Decking-LVL-Fencing-Retaining walls-Composite.

Visit www.carrollswholesale.com.au for more information about our other products.

Carrolls Hardwood Products Carrolls Merbau Products Carrolls Recycled Products Carrolls decking Products

Carrolls Flooring products Carroll Coating Products-Cutek Oil Carrolls Softwood Products

Introducing Millboard

6 October 2015/by John Carroll

I am pleased to announce that CWT is a supplier of Millboard

This revolutionary decking is virtually maintenance free and is the world’s finest 100% wood-free composite decking. With the incredible realistic look of natural timber, Millboard decking provides an external flooring solution without the hassles associated with traditional wood or composite products. Millboard composite deck has Best-In-Class slip resistance, zero splinters and never needs to be oiled or sealed – ever! All backed by an Industry leading 25Y Limited Residential Warranty.

To find out more about this exciting new product visit our Millboard site

TASMANIAN OAK FLOORING

10 July 2015/by John Carroll

Carrolls Flooring Products

Beautifully coloured, resilient and perfectly suited for tongue and groove flooring, Tasmanian Oak is the #1 preferred hardwood also used to construct furniture, scantlings, cabinetry and panelled walls. Harvested from PEFC-certified, sustainable hardwoods from the temperate, north western forests of found in the state, Tasmanian Oak is a favourite among building designers and architects desiring an elegantly modern, distinctly crisp appearance to enhance their projects.

TYPES OF TASMANIAN OAK WOODS

Tasmanian Oak is a collective name describing three, nearly identical categories of eucalypt hardwoods–Alpine ash, Mountain ash and Messmate. Early timbers workers thought these eucalypts demonstrated the same strength and durability as the English Oak and decided to call these particular species of hardwoods Tasmanian Oak.

Tasmanian oak comes from managed forests where trees are grown according to sustainable development principles as part of an overall sustainable forest management system. The meaning of sustainable forest management, as defined by the Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe, involves the “use and stewardship of forests…that sustains their biodiversity…regeneration capacity…and potential to fulfill relevant economic, social and ecological functions at global, national and local levels.”

JANKA HARDNESS FOR SUSTAINABLE TASMANIAN OAK

Janka hardness is the number ascribed to a wood that reveals how much pounds-force (lbf) it takes to to imbed a 11.28 mm diameter steel ball into the wood until only half the ball is visible. The janka hardness of Tasmanian oak is 1350, or 35% harder than teak wood. Janka hardness ratings are commonly used in determining whether a type of wood is applicable for use as flooring.

TASMANIAN OAK PROPERTIES

Easily stained and polished
Resists traffic wear, denting and other damage common to other wood floors
Exhibits a light colouring, from tan to straw brown to a muted reddish-brown interspersed with moderate shades of pink to cream
Presents an even open, straight grain complemented by visible growth rings
Highly resistant to splits when using nails or screws
Lustrous, smooth surface when working with the grain. Drilled holes are “to size” and very clean
One of the most long-lasting, sustainable woods available–remains fresh-looking and beautifully shaded for years

WHAT IS TONGUE AND GROOVE FLOORING?

Tasmanian oak is the perfect choice for tongue and groove flooring, a technique of laying flooring that involves affixing two panels of Tasmanian oak together, with one side of each panel grooved and the other side having a projection, or “tongue”. By interlocking panels using the groove and tongue system, the panels remain securely in place. Decorative moldings are then usually attached where the walls meet a tongue and groove floor.

Find Tasmanian Oak for Your Next Project at Carrolls Wholesale Timber

Available in a wide range of sizes for building, floors, stairs and nearly all furniture types, sustainable Tasmanian oak is guaranteed to exceed your expectations in both style, aesthetics, ease of workability and strength.

CCA TREATMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

2 June 2015/by John Carroll

The Correct Use of CCA Treated information

We stock and sell CCA treated timbers and they have been used for over 70 Years in Australia and around the world.

All of our CCA products are genine Koppers products and they provide us all the information you would need to use this product safely.

The information has been taken directly from the Koppers Website to help you understand the product and where it should be used.

For more detailed information, a brochure or the Koppers website, click on the links

Koppers Home Page

Koppers CCA Information

1.1 WHERE IS IT SAFE TO USE CCA?

The APVMA are satisfied that CCA is still an effective and safe option for all other applications. Koppers logs are safe to use in the following applications:-

Retaining walls
Garden beds / planter boxes
Pergola posts
Bollards & car park barriers
Domestic fence posts, railings & palings
Piling
Viticultural posts
House stumps
Farm fencing
Utility poles
Building poles
Decking support posts…and many more

1.2 IS ARSENIC IN TREATED TIMBER A HEALTH RISK?

The APVMA confirms in its report that exposure to arsenic from treated timber is lower than that from many sources found in water and food. Arsenic also occurs naturally in all soils. Arsenic is the twentieth most common element in the earth’s crust and is present in very small quantities in almost everything we eat and drink. The APVMA has calculated that our normal, daily dietary intake of arsenic is 4.5 times more than expected exposure through contact with CCA-treated timber surfaces. Even when these two possible sources of arsenic are added together, the total is three times less than the daily allowable amounts set by the World Health Organisation.

1.3 DO EXISTING CCA TREATED WOOD STRUCTURE NEED TO BE REMOVED?

Regulatory government bodies are not requiring a removal or dismantling of existing structures. It is, however, recommended that householders apply a sealant or penetrating surface coating to existing CCA treated structures that have frequent human contact.

1.4 WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDED SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS?

The following health and safety practices are recommended for both treated and untreated timber:-

Do not allow wood dust to accumulate and keep work area clean.
Wear a filter mask and eye protection to avoid inhalation of sawdust.
Wear gloves when handling the material.

– DO NOT BURN TREATED TIMBER –

1.5 HOW DO I DISPOSE OF OFF-CUTS AND WASTE?

CCA treated timber is not a hazardous waste. Trade and domestic users should dispose of off-cuts and redundant pieces through normal waste collection services.

Disposal: Domestic users should dispose of off-cuts and redundant pieces through normal waste collection services. Trade or industrial manufacturers generating larger volumes of treated wood waste may require approval from their local waste services authority or council. Do not use for composting or mulching. Do not burn as a means of disposal.

2. SAFE HANDLING OF TREATED TIMBER

CONSUMER & SAFETY INFORMATION

Koppers treated wood products are protected against decay and termites by impregnation with Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority approved wood preservatives. Treated wood is safe to use providing that common sense precautions and handling guidelines are followed. This information is provided in the interest of consumer safety and for appropriate use of the product.

Only use Koppers treated wood that is clean, dry and free of surface residues.
Avoid inhaling wood dust and wear a filter mask while power sawing, machining, sanding or any operation where wood dust is generated.
Protect the eyes while using power tools or any work where small particles may be ejected.
Wear gloves when handling the material, and wash hands after work and before eating, drinking or smoking.
Brush or wash sawdust off skin or clothes.
Keep the work area clean. Do not allow wood dust to accumulate. Wherever possible, recover sawdust, shavings and off-cuts for proper disposal.
Wash wood dust contaminated work clothing and safety equipment before reuse.
DO NOT BURN off-cuts or waste pieces. Burning may produce toxic fumes and residues.

GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM OUTDOOR TREATED WOOD PROJECTS

Koppers treated wood products are durable and versatile building materials. The following tips will help you get the best results with your treated wood project.

Make sure that the timber is treated to the corrrect hazard level for your application. The most common situations are:
- H3 for above ground such as decking and pergolas
- H4 for ground contact such as landscaping and fence posts
- H5 for structural application in ground contact such as house poles, engineered retaining walls, or for timber that will be in permanent fresh water contact.
All end cuts, rebates, drill holes and notches should be resealed with an approved timber protective.
It is strongly recommended that all dimensioned (sawn) timber products in outdoor situations are painted, stained or sealed for best performance and prevention of discolouration, mould and dimensional distortion.
Use hot dipped galvanised steel, stainless steel or other metal fasteners of high corrosion resistance for all exterior timber applications.

You will never regret the small additional cost of taking these steps when you appreciate the long term benefits of durable outdoor structures using Koppers treated timber.

GREAT USES OF TREATED PINE SLEEPERS

15 May 2015/by John Carroll

Great Uses For Treated Pine Sleepers

Saturated with chemical solutions containing preservatives, insecticides and fungicides, treated pine sleepers offer excellent innate properties that safely enhance the performance of any project employing treated pine. Because these solutions are forced deeply into treated pine, sleepers exhibit an almost permanent resistance to pest destruction, decay and various wood-destroying stressors. This makes treated pine sleepers extremely versatile and suitable for use in applications where raw pine is definitely not suitable.

WHAT MAKES TREATED PINE SLEEPERS SO IMPERVIOUS AND DURABLE?

Carrolls Wholesale Timber offers pine sleepers treated with CCA and ACQ, two safe and widely used wood preservatives that are manufactured to international and national standards per region of intended use. CCA provides powerful protection against wood-destroying insects such as marine borers and termites. ACQ, a combination of copper, a quaternary ammonium compound, fungicide and bactericide, significantly increases tolerance of treated pine sleepers to copper-resistant fungi and bacteria while acting as a potent insecticide.

GREAT USES FOR TREATED PINE SLEEPERS

Greenhouses
Landscaping Projects
Playground Equipment
Garden/Patio Furniture
Farm Buildings
Exterior Wall Cladding
Retaining Walls
Edging for Raised Vegetable Garden Beds

HOW THESE USES BENEFIT FROM TREATED PINE SLEEPERS

Each one of these applications demands all the properties found exclusively in treated pine sleepers. For example, treated pine is economical and dependable, capable of lasting without degrading or experiencing for 40 years or more. In addition, treated pine’s durable qualities means they won’t need repair or replacement every few years due to environmental stress or insect infestation.

In addition to making the best use of a reduced space, tiered or raised gardens demarcated by treated pine sleepers can flourish where plant diseases attributed to fungal decay, insects and rot are prevented from infiltrating the soil.

Treated pine sleepers with ACQ (alkaline copper quaternary) provide superior building materials for environments where sustained high humidity exists because of ACQ’s water-based preservative properties.

Although standard steel fasteners tend to degrade when used with treated pine containing copper, you can easily substitute steel fasteners with stainless steel or galvanized fasteners that resist corrosion when used with treated pine sleepers.

Treated pine wing splits offer additional versatility when you are constructing garden beds as well as most general garden applications. Pine wing splits available at Carrolls Wholesale Timber are treated for in-ground and above-ground use and are also ideally suited for use as retaining walls. Moreover, treated pine wing splits will not warp or twist like half rounds tend to do.

START YOUR PROJECT TODAY WITH TREATED PINE SLEEPERS FROM CARROLLS WHOLESALE

Carrolls Wholesale sells H4 treated pine sleepers that are designated as having an H4 exposure hazard, meaning this kind of wood provides superior protection against termites, wood borers and various insects known for destroying wood. In addition, H4 treated pine is the best kind of wood for inside/outside and in-ground use. Alternately, other designations of treated wood (H1, H2, etc) may only offer moderate resistance to decay and minimal resistance to humidity and moisture.