Britton Timbers

Britton Timbers is one of Australia’s most established timber suppliers, trusted for over 110 years to source, process, and supply premium local and international hardwoods with a strong focus on sustainability and performance.

About Britton Timbers

Britton Timbers stocks more than 50 timber species from Australia and around the world, including highly sought-after Tasmanian hardwoods and specialist imported species. With operations across Tasmania, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, Britton Timbers backs supply with expert technical advice for builders, joiners, furniture makers, and architects. Their reputation is built on consistent quality, responsible sourcing, and practical solutions that suit the real demands of a project.

Britton Timbers Products

Britton Timbers supplies a broad catalogue of hardwoods, softwoods, thermally modified timbers, engineered options, and specialty species for structural, joinery, furniture, architectural, and flooring applications. This includes premium Tasmanian timbers such as Blackwood, Myrtle, Celery Top Pine, Huon Pine, and Sassafras, alongside major international species like American White Oak, Walnut, Maple, and thermally modified Cambia products. Their access to both domestic and imported material makes specification and continuity of supply more reliable across different regions and project scales.

Why Britton Timbers

Britton Timbers offers depth of range, technical knowledge, and reliability of supply backed by more than a century in the industry. Their sustainability credentials include PEFC certified Tasmanian hardwoods and FSC® Chain of Custody certification for imported timbers, giving confidence in compliance and environmental responsibility. The team supports you with species selection, machining guidance, finishing advice, and cost efficiency, so the timber specified is suitable for purpose from day one.

Britton Timbers has grown into one of Australia’s most respected timber suppliers, with over 110 years of continuous operation and a trusted reputation among joineries, furniture makers, flooring specialists, and builders. The company maintains large stockholdings of Australian hardwoods and premium imported timbers through its distribution centres in Tasmania, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, and supplies internationally through Britton Timbers International. This reach, combined with specialist product knowledge, allows Britton Timbers to offer not only material, but reliable guidance on how best to use it.

Sustainability is central to Britton Timbers. The business sources Tasmanian species such as Tasmanian Oak, Myrtle, Blackwood, Sassafras, Huon Pine, and Celery Top Pine from sustainably managed PEFC certified forests. Imported timbers are backed by Forest Stewardship Council® Chain of Custody certification from globally recognised auditors. This approach supports biodiversity, responsible harvesting, and long term resource stability. For architects and designers, that means you can specify beautiful, character-rich hardwoods with confidence.

Britton Timbers for your project

When your project requires species flexibility, heritage Tasmanian hardwoods, or specialist imported timbers like American White Oak and Walnut, Britton Timbers is a proven source. Duce Architectural Timbers works directly with Britton Timbers to supply their range, provide species recommendations, and support you with correct usage, finishing, and application advice.

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Britton Timbers offers one of the most extensive species lists in Australia, covering local specialty timbers, plantation options, thermally modified ranges, and high grade imported hardwoods.

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About Britton Timbers

Britton Timbers is one of Australia’s longest standing timber suppliers, with over 110 years of continuous operation. With distribution centres in Tasmania, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Britton Timbers stocks more than 50 timber species sourced from Australia and around the world.

The company supports joineries, furniture manufacturers, flooring professionals, builders and architectural specifiers with both material supply and practical technical advice. Britton Timbers is known not just for product availability, but for helping customers choose the right timber for the job, process it correctly and finish it effectively.

Why Choose Britton Timbers

  • Depth of Range: Access to more than 50 timber species, including Australian natives, Tasmanian specialties, high demand North American hardwoods and thermally modified products.
  • Proven Track Record: Supplying Australian industry for over a century with reliable quality and service.
  • Technical Support: Guidance on species selection, machining, coating systems and application suitability to reduce waste and cost.
  • Sustainability Credentials: PEFC certified Tasmanian hardwoods and FSC® Chain of Custody certification for imported timbers, audited by leading international certifiers.
  • National Reach: Warehousing and distribution in Tasmania, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, plus export capability through Britton Timbers International.

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Sustainability

Britton Timbers prioritises legal and responsible supply. Tasmanian timber is sourced from sustainably managed, PEFC certified temperate forests in the north-west of the state. Imported timbers are supplied under Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC-C113479) Chain of Custody certification, independently verified by Scientific Certification Systems.

The company’s sustainability approach aligns with the Forest Practices Code and the Tasmanian Forests Agreement. This framework supports biodiversity, protects waterways, and ensures long term productivity of forest resources. For specifiers, this means you can meet aesthetic and performance goals while supporting responsible forestry outcomes.

Common Questions

What types of timber does Britton Timbers supply?
Britton Timbers supplies more than 50 species, including Tasmanian Oak, Blackwood, Myrtle, Celery Top Pine, Huon Pine, American White Oak, Walnut, Maple, Ash, Cherry, thermally modified Cambia products and many other Australian, North American, European, Asian and Pacific species.

Do they supply both Australian and imported timbers?
Yes. Britton Timbers is a major source of Tasmanian and Australian hardwoods, and is also one of Australia’s largest importers of premium American, European, Asian and Pacific hardwoods.

Are Britton Timbers products sustainably sourced?
Yes. Tasmanian timbers are sourced from PEFC certified forests, and imported species are supplied under FSC® Chain of Custody certification. This provides traceability and confidence in responsible sourcing.

Who does Britton Timbers work with?
They work with architects, builders, joineries, furniture makers, flooring specialists and timber specifiers, helping choose fit for purpose material and finish systems.

Can Britton Timbers assist with species selection for my project?
Yes. Their technical team advises on the most appropriate timber for the application, how to machine it, and which coatings or finishes to use.

Do they offer thermally modified timber?
Yes. The Cambia range provides thermally modified species such as Cambia Ash, Cambia Oak and Cambia Poplar, offering enhanced stability and a rich, uniform appearance.

Are Tasmanian specialty timbers available?
Yes. Britton Timbers supplies Tasmanian Myrtle, Blackwood, Sassafras and Blackheart Sassafras, Celery Top Pine, Huon Pine and other unique Tasmanian species.

Can Britton Timbers support export or interstate projects?
Yes. With distribution centres in Tasmania, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and Britton Timbers International handling export, supply can be coordinated nationally and globally.

What are the main applications for these timbers?
Applications include bespoke joinery, windows and doors, furniture, wall and ceiling linings, flooring, decking, exterior structures, feature elements and high end architectural finishes.

How do I source Britton Timbers products?
Duce Architectural Timbers works directly with Britton Timbers to supply material, provide options, and coordinate specification support for your project.

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