Ideal for both residential and commercial interior feature applications. Southland Maple Beech excels when used in an interior joinery or lining application, there are numerous profiles available to achieve a number of different looks. 

Southland Maple Beech readily accepts a range of coatings and finishings and it can also be coated with intumescent coatings to meet S3 fire ratings when required. There are a number of on-site and factory applied coating systems that are available.

Southland Maple Beech is considered a medium density hardwood and has been widely used in flooring applications. As with all timber flooring projects consideration should be given to the type of building that the flooring is being installed in. Contact Timberline to discuss specific project requirements in detail.

The beauty of timber is that the options are almost limitless. Southland Maple Beech can be profiled, customised, laminated and coated to meet almost any requirement.

Southland Maple Beech timber and veneer products are suitable for interior applications and should not be used in exterior applications.

Southland Maple Beech can be used in various commercial applications, including applications where a S3 fire rating is required. In some instances it may be a requirement that an intumescent coating is also required. In these situations Buildpro Arcom has a number of solutions available including factory applied intumescent coatings.

Southland Beech has been widely used in major New Zealand projects as well as everyday commercial and residential projects. Some examples of Southland Maple Beech being used, include:

• Supreme Court, Wellington
• Novotel Hotel, Auckland Airport
• Air New Zealand Koru Lounge
• St Margarets College, Christchurch
• Environment Canterbury Building, Christchurch
• Rangi Ruru Girls School, Christchurch
• Burwood Hospital, Christchurch
• MIT Building, Auckland
• Anglican Church, Wanaka
• Commodore Hotel, Christchurch
• Spark Building, Christchurch
• St. Pauls Cathedral, Dunedin
• Ashburton Civic Centre & Library, Ashburton
• BNZ Place, Wellington
• Te Mataphi Library, Te Aro, Wellington
• The Pa, University of Waikato

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Southland Beech steam bends easily, is lightweight and easily worked. It is suitable for all interior applications without the need for treatment.

Traditionally this species has been referred to as Silver Beech in New Zealand. As Lindsay & Dixon's supply is from second crop rotation forest with an average age of 75-80 years, the wood has a very consistent lighter colour, similar in appearance to American Maple. 

Southland Beech has the desirable properties of fine even texture and characteristics of even wearing, good machining, turning and finishing qualities.

Once fully seasoned, Southland Beech is extremely stable, and less prone to tension wood, split, warp or collapse than other hardwoods. Beech machines well, with minimal sanding needed to achieve a high-quality finish, and also stains, polishes, paints and glues well. Naturally resistant to borer, New Zealand beeches also provide an attractive option for consumers seeking a chemical free environment.