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Love the big timber posts. Are they solid timber? if so, what species?

Brendan Donnelly

9 years ago

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JH AU
9 years ago
Hello Brendan, thank you for your enquiry. They are in fact solid Spotted Gum posts (200×200mm and 250×250mm), offset by Scyon Matrix cladding panels in a stunning highlight green colour. If you are interested in further information you can read more here: http://kahahomes.com.au/kirkdale/
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