{"title":"Screening","description":"\u003cp\u003eTimber screening for privacy screens, fence extensions, batten work and feature detail. The boards listed here are the 86 x 19 mm Australian hardwoods from our decking range, which are commonly specified as screening battens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour Australian hardwoods at \u003cstrong\u003e86 x 19 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/86-x-19-ironbark-decking\"\u003eIronbark\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/86-x-19-spotted-gum-decking\"\u003eSpotted Gum\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/86-x-19-redgum-decking\"\u003eForest Red Gum\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/86-x-19-gympie-messmate-decking\"\u003eGympie Messmate\u003c\/a\u003e. Each has its own specification sheet, and durability and grade are stated per product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOn a screen, the gap does the work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe board is the same 86 x 19 mm section used for decking. What changes on a screen is the spacing: batten width plus gap sets both how many metres you need and how much can be seen through. Settle the gap first, then convert the run into metres with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/timber-calculator\"\u003etimber calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSections we quote rather than list\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScreening is often quoted rather than bought from the listing, because batten sections vary from job to job. If the section you want is not here, send the dimensions and run length through \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e. Several of our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/decking\"\u003edecking profiles\u003c\/a\u003e are also used for screening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"86-x-19-ironbark-decking","title":"86x19 mm Ironbark Hardwood Decking","description":"\u003cp\u003e86x19 mm Ironbark is a narrow-profile hardwood board suited to decking runs where a tighter board line is wanted, and it doubles as a screening and batten timber on projects that need the same colour and hardness carried from the deck into a privacy screen or balustrade infill. It is one of the densest decking timbers sold in the Sydney market and is chosen where long-term performance matters more than upfront cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur supplier's Ironbark is supplied as Grey Ironbark or Red Ironbark: select the species above. Sold as Class 1 hardwood: the supplier specification sheet publishes Class 1 above-ground natural durability with a 40+ year service expectation, and boards are typically supplied kiln dried. Colour runs deep grey-brown to near black with age and weathering. Because Ironbark is dense and hard on cutting tools, it is more often supplied to order than held as broad shelf stock, so lead times can run longer than for Spotted Gum or Merbau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per linear metre in random lengths. Preferred lengths, packs and bulk quantities are quoted against current supplier availability: add your linear metres to the cart, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for project volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sts-size-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for 90x19 decking?\u003c\/strong\u003e This board measures 86 mm across the face, not 90 mm. Laid with the standard 4 mm gap it covers 90 mm of deck per board, which is why the two sizes need different linear metre quantities for the same area. Sydney Timber Supply does supply genuine 90x19 decking in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/90-x-19-merbau-decking\"\u003eMerbau\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/90-x-19-jambu-mixed-decking\"\u003eJambu Mixed\u003c\/a\u003e. The widths are compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/86x19-vs-90x19-decking\"\u003e86x19 vs 90x19 decking guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Timber Supply","offers":[{"title":"Grey Ironbark","offer_id":47271522435241,"sku":"STS-IRON-8619-GRY","price":9.81,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Ironbark","offer_id":47318740533417,"sku":"STS-IRON-8619-RED","price":9.68,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4504\/6441\/files\/stagwood-grey-ironbark-86x19-hardwood-decking-03.jpg?v=1785910995"},{"product_id":"86-x-19-spotted-gum-decking","title":"86x19 mm Spotted Gum Hardwood Decking","description":"\u003cp\u003e86x19 mm Spotted Gum is a narrower decking board that also works well as a matching screening or batten timber, giving a consistent look across a deck and any adjoining privacy screen. It is one of the most widely available Australian-grown decking hardwoods in the Sydney market, which typically means shorter lead times than the less common native species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as Class 1 hardwood: the supplier specification sheet publishes Class 1 above-ground natural durability with a 40+ year service expectation. Spotted Gum is grown along the NSW and Queensland coast from native forest and some plantation stock. Its pale gold to warm brown colouring, with the small darker gum-vein flecks the species is named for, gives a distinctive look on a finished deck. The surface finish supplied (dressed all round or sawn) is confirmed at order stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per linear metre in random lengths. Preferred lengths, packs and bulk quantities are quoted against current supplier availability: add your linear metres to the cart, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for project volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sts-size-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for 90x19 decking?\u003c\/strong\u003e This board measures 86 mm across the face, not 90 mm. Laid with the standard 4 mm gap it covers 90 mm of deck per board, which is why the two sizes need different linear metre quantities for the same area. Sydney Timber Supply does supply genuine 90x19 decking in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/90-x-19-merbau-decking\"\u003eMerbau\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/90-x-19-jambu-mixed-decking\"\u003eJambu Mixed\u003c\/a\u003e. The widths are compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/86x19-vs-90x19-decking\"\u003e86x19 vs 90x19 decking guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Timber Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47271522500777,"sku":null,"price":9.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4504\/6441\/files\/stagwood-spotted-gum-86x19-hardwood-decking-04.jpg?v=1784901906"},{"product_id":"86-x-19-redgum-decking","title":"86x19 mm Forest Red Gum Hardwood Decking","description":"\u003cp\u003e86x19 mm Forest Red Gum is a narrower decking board suited to smaller deck runs, step treads and matching screening work where the warm red-brown tone of the timber is the feature. Our supplier's Forest Red Gum (\u003cem\u003eEucalyptus tereticornis\u003c\/em\u003e) is sold in the market as QLD Reds. We state the species exactly so you know precisely what you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier specification sheet publishes Class 1 above-ground durability with a 40+ year service expectation. Boards in this size are consistently supplied as a square edge profile, and colour is a warm mid-to-deep red-brown that develops further with age and weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per linear metre in random lengths. Preferred lengths, packs and bulk quantities are quoted against current supplier availability: add your linear metres to the cart, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for project volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sts-size-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for 90x19 decking?\u003c\/strong\u003e This board measures 86 mm across the face, not 90 mm. Laid with the standard 4 mm gap it covers 90 mm of deck per board, which is why the two sizes need different linear metre quantities for the same area. Sydney Timber Supply does supply genuine 90x19 decking in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/90-x-19-merbau-decking\"\u003eMerbau\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/90-x-19-jambu-mixed-decking\"\u003eJambu Mixed\u003c\/a\u003e. The widths are compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/86x19-vs-90x19-decking\"\u003e86x19 vs 90x19 decking guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Timber Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47271523385513,"sku":null,"price":9.64,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4504\/6441\/files\/stagwood-forest-red-gum-86x19-hardwood-timber-02.jpg?v=1784900535"},{"product_id":"86-x-19-gympie-messmate-decking","title":"86x19 mm Gympie Messmate Hardwood Decking","description":"\u003cp\u003e86x19 mm Gympie Messmate is a narrower decking board from a Queensland native species with an unusually strong durability profile for its market availability. It suits smaller deck runs, step treads and dual decking and flooring use, and is less commonly stocked in Sydney than Spotted Gum or Merbau, so it is typically sourced closer to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier specification sheet publishes Class 1 above-ground durability with a 40+ year service expectation, and colour runs pale straw to golden brown. Market listing volume at this exact size is limited, so grade and surface finish are confirmed directly at quote stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per linear metre in random lengths. Preferred lengths, packs and bulk quantities are quoted against current supplier availability: add your linear metres to the cart, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for project volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sts-size-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for 90x19 decking?\u003c\/strong\u003e This board measures 86 mm across the face, not 90 mm. Laid with the standard 4 mm gap it covers 90 mm of deck per board, which is why the two sizes need different linear metre quantities for the same area. Sydney Timber Supply does supply genuine 90x19 decking in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/90-x-19-merbau-decking\"\u003eMerbau\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/90-x-19-jambu-mixed-decking\"\u003eJambu Mixed\u003c\/a\u003e. The widths are compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/86x19-vs-90x19-decking\"\u003e86x19 vs 90x19 decking guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Timber Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47271523451049,"sku":null,"price":9.86,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4504\/6441\/files\/stagwood-gympie-messmate-86x19-hardwood-decking-01.jpg?v=1784901284"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4504\/6441\/collections\/sts-spotted-gum-2-2000.jpg?v=1784336411","url":"https:\/\/sydneytimbersupply.com.au\/collections\/screening\/application-screening.oembed","provider":"Sydney Timber Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}