Testimonials from satisfied clients

"I have specified SMARTimbers sugar gum for decking around my own house. It was selected it for its durability, colour and availability. To minimise maintenance I chose to keep it untreated and the grey patina blends in great with other landscape features. It can be left untreated for years and still retain all its natural properties..
Brendan Mooney
Architect

So many people have complemented me on the ship-lap sugar gum cladding. It's a dense unique timber with so much character. When used in conjunction with other building mediums like render, glass , steel and aluminium it looks amazing. When sealed with a clear stain, sugar gum becomes a golden honey colour that seems to enrich and beautify with age. Definitely a smart look that will always evoke the wow factor.
Ben Lewis
Builder

"We have used the sugar gum as both a cladding material and as a soffit lining over new bi fold doors. It has added a real richness to the back of the house, particularly when partnered with the cedar doors. Its durability is another asset and we intend to leave it unfinished so future maintenance is not an issue."
Laurence Robinson
Director, Brand Architects

"The selection and specification of SMARTimbers sugar gum decking is made all the easier knowing that the timber is grown from sustainably managed plantations; that the timber has a Class 1 durability rating; and that western Victorian farmers are benefiting from the value-adding of this previously undervalued resource."
David Hay
Director, THA Landscape Architects Pty. Ltd, Ballarat

"We have enjoyed a very satisfying finish working with SMARTimbers sugar gum decking. It is good to hear suppliers and industry addressing issues of sustainability and delivering a premium durable product. Our clients have been very happy with their investments and we believe they will continue to feel confident for a long time to come."
Sonny Lee
Alba-Force Enterprises

"McDowell Builders Pty Ltd has use the SMARTimbers sugar gum and found both the product and the company's service to be of a high standard. We would not hesitate using this product again and would recommend the service."
Stephen McDowell
Director, McDowell Builders Pty Ltd

"We are happy with the sugar gum. One thing that really impressed me is how incredibly dense the cross section of the timber is. Not that I'm a timber expert, but I would imagine that density is not seen in lighter woods. It looked almost impenetrable!"
Sally Holder
DIY home builder, Buninyong