Why choose timber?

YOUR FAMILY

A solar kiln dried floor is smooth, with low dust attracting properties making it hygienic in service. It will not trap dirt or grit and organisms that can cause allergies, asthma and other ill-health effects. An AST hardwood floor is cost effective, as it will withstand the rigors of heavy every day use long after many other floor coverings require replacement. And when the surface coating begins to look a little tired it can be re-sanded and re-coated further extending the life of the floor.   Maintenance is minimal and cleaning is easy, so you can spend more time enjoying your home and family or working environment.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Timber is a natural, energy efficient, environmentally friendly and importantly renewable resource. It stores carbon and is carbon neutral through its life cycle and is recyclable. Solid hardwood flooring is a low energy embodied product in its manufacture can be re-sanded and refinished to further extend it’s in service life.

Respect for the natural environment through sustainable forest management is at the core of AST values and business philosophy. Our manufacturing methods focus on using materials wisely, minimizing waste with full recycling of production residues and new and innovative products. AST is also one of the few mills in Australia fully committed to minimizing wastage through the use of salvage logs. Our commitment to environmental responsibility is further emphasized by AST being one of the first Australian hardwood manufacturers to achieve Australian Forestry Standard/PEFC Chain of Custody Certification ensuring that our manufactured timber products come from forests that are sustainably managed to the highest possible internationally recognized standards of best practice.

AST’s commitment to a sustainable environment has seen us become world leaders in solar kiln drying a natural and environmentally sound process, providing a superior product and less green house emissions by replacing fossil fuels with the natural energy of the sun.

NATURAL WARMTH AND BEAUTY

The natural warmth and beauty of a hardwood timber floor is timeless and will add character, a sense of space and value for decades to come. AST hardwood floors are produced from our unique and beautiful Northern NSW species, which are amongst the densest and hardest timbers in the world making them ideal for decorative flooring. Australian hardwood is unique in the world. Variations in character markings, colour and grain should be expected and appreciated for their natural beauty and value. An Australian Solar Timber floor can never be replicated making every floor a natural artwork with a living history.