Durability in-ground

Timbers in schedules A, B and C are allocated individual natural durability ratings for above-ground and in-ground situations, in accordance with AS 5604-2005 Timber—natural durability ratings.

Timbers in schedules A, B and C are allocated individual natural durability ratings for above-ground and in-ground situations, in accordance with AS 5604-2005 Timber—natural durability ratings. See the guide: Australian Standards

In-ground durability ratings system for heartwood:

  • Durability class 1. In-ground life expectancy >25 years
  • Durability class 2. In-ground life expectancy 15 to 25 years
  • Durability class 3. In-ground life expectancy 15 to 25 years
  • Durability class 4. In-ground life expectancy 0 to 5 years

See the guide: Natural durability ratings


Below are a list of values users can choose for this field group.

  • (2) - In-ground life expectancy 15 to 25 years
  • (4) - In-ground life expectancy 0 to 5 years
  • 1 - In-ground life expectancy >25 years
  • 2 - In-ground life expectancy 15 to 25 years
  • 3 - In-ground life expectancy 15 to 25 years
  • 4 - In-ground life expectancy 0 to 5 years