Appearance and atributes:
Color Range: Australian Cypress has an extreme range of color variability.

Color Change: Australian Cypress will exhibit a modest amount of color change over time with a slight muting of the color range and some ambering.

Hardness: Australian Cypress is 110% as hard as red oak (1375 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak)

Special Characteristics:Stability: above average in stability.

Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) - Oil finishes sometimes have drying issues on the knots.

Other Characteristics: Expect minor cracking to develop over time. In addition, there will be cracking in and around the knots over time and the finish above the knots and these cracks may separate and peel slightly. This is part of the character that develops with these species.

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