Nothing to leach. White Cypress is durable because of the natural resins in its heartwood, not because of anything pumped into it. There is no CCA, no ACQ, no LOSP. Nothing for small hands to pick up and nothing to restrict.
Rated for the job. Under AS 5604, White Cypress heartwood is Durability Class 1 above ground and Class 2 in-ground, and it is naturally resistant to termites. It is the same timber we have built our bollards and post and rail from since 1996.
From certified forests. Australia's state-owned cypress production forests are certified to AS 4708 (Responsible Wood, recognised under PEFC), and White Cypress has its own independently verified Environmental Product Declaration published by Forest & Wood Products Australia. If your tender asks for an EPD, this timber has one.
Made here. Cut, dressed and arrised in our Kilsyth workshop, in Melbourne's east, and delivered anywhere in Melbourne and country Victoria.
All sizes are White Cypress, supplied sawn or dressed all round, in lengths from 1.2 metres up. If your specification calls for 35 mm, we dress our 38 mm boards down so every board is uniform. Priced per board in the calculator, or send us the metres and we will quote it.
| Use | Sawn size (mm) | Dressed size (mm) | Max length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playground and softfall edging (75 mm and over) | 200 x 100 | 190 x 90 | 4.2 m |
| 200 x 75 | 190 x 70 | 4.2 m | |
| 150 x 75 | 140 x 70 | 6.0 m | |
| Garden bed and path edging | 200 x 50 | 190 x 42 | 6.0 m |
| 200 x 38 | 190 x 32 | 5.4 m | |
| 150 x 50 | 140 x 42 | 6.0 m | |
| 150 x 38 | 140 x 32 | 6.0 m | |
| 100 x 50 | 90 x 42 | 6.0 m | |
| 100 x 38 | 90 x 32 | 6.0 m |
Pegs. Pointed untreated hardwood pegs, or recycled plastic pegs where the council specifies plastic. Not cypress: it is short-grained and splits when driven or screwed, so we do not make cypress pegs. Allow one peg every 1.2 metres plus one at each joint, fixed with galvanised screws.
Other sections? The mill cuts to order. Tell us the size and length.
This is where untreated timber wins outright. EPA Victoria's rules are clear: only untreated timber may be mulched or applied to land. Treated timber cannot be burned, and CCA-treated timber is prescribed waste that must go to a licensed landfill.
Cypress edging that has done its twenty years can be chipped and spread back on the garden bed it edged. A treated pine board cannot. Multiply that by every playground in a municipality and it is a real line in an asset-management plan, not a slogan.
While it is in service the timber is storing carbon: around half the dry weight of cypress wood is carbon the tree took out of the air.
Sources: EPA Victoria, Manage and dispose of treated timber; Forest & Wood Products Australia, Environmental Product Declaration for White Cypress Timber (2025); AS 5604:2005 Timber, natural durability ratings.
Timber from our Kilsyth workshop is in parks, reserves, playgrounds, car parks, trails and streetscapes across Victoria. Councils and public bodies we have supplied include:
We also supply the civil, landscape and fencing contractors who install for councils, and many of them hold a trade account with us.
Copy this into your specification.
Timber edging: 150 x 75 mm White Cypress (Callitris glaucophylla), untreated, natural durability Class 1 above ground / Class 2 in-ground to AS 5604, dressed with arrised edges, fixed with galvanised screws to 450 x 50 x 50 mm pointed untreated hardwood pegs at maximum 1200 mm centres. Supplier: Barling's Woodworks, Kilsyth, or approved equivalent.
Or send us the drawing. Email the section, the metres and the site to sales@barlings.com.au and you will have a written quote back, usually the same day. Want it in your council's own standard drawing? Send it and we will return it marked up with the cypress equivalent.
Delivery. Our own truck delivers across Melbourne and regional Victoria, and local pick-up from Kilsyth is welcome. Purchase orders and work orders are welcome, and account terms are available for councils and regular contractors.
Arsenic-treated (CCA) timber has been restricted from playground equipment and similar high-contact uses since 2006. Other treatments such as ACQ are still legal, and some councils still specify them for edging. Untreated White Cypress avoids the question altogether: there is nothing in it.
Yes. White Cypress heartwood is rated Durability Class 2 in-ground under AS 5604, with an expected life of up to 25 years. Pegs and edging sit at the surface, where it is rated Class 1.
White Cypress heartwood is naturally resistant to termites because of the resins in the timber. No treatment needed.
Yes. Pointed untreated hardwood pegs, or recycled plastic pegs where a council specifies plastic. Cypress is the wrong timber for a peg because it is short-grained and splits when driven or screwed, so we do not make cypress pegs.
Almost always. Send a photo and the measurements, or drop off a piece. We machine replacement posts, rails, decking and edging to match.
Untreated timber can be chipped and used as mulch under EPA Victoria rules. Treated timber cannot be mulched or burned, and CCA-treated timber is prescribed waste.
White Cypress Pine is a naturally durable timber, rated Class 1 above ground and Class 2 in-ground, and already contains the natural resins that protect it from fungi, insects and decay. That makes it a genuinely chemical-free choice: no CCA, no ACQ, no treatment at all. It also means a clean end of life. Under EPA Victoria's rules only untreated timber may be mulched or spread on land; treated timber cannot be burned, and CCA-treated timber is prescribed waste for a licensed landfill. When a cypress post or bollard is finally replaced, it can be chipped and go back into a garden bed.
To help it last a lifetime, we recommend adding a non-hazardous protective paint, such as Bondall or Diggers Eco, to the buried section of your post. Even on the highest-rated in-ground timbers, this is the most effective way to get the longest possible lifespan. White Cypress also has an independently verified Environmental Product Declaration (Forest & Wood Products Australia, 2025) for tenders that ask for one.Bondall or Diggers Eco — to the buried section of your post. Even on the highest-rated in-ground timbers, this is the most effective way to get the longest possible lifespan.
Timbers like Merbau and Spotted Gum need a long seasoning period — exposed to sun and rain, they slowly release their natural oils and tannins. Paint them too early and the finish fails. Wait too long and the timber turns grey and splits.
The White Cypress Solution: White Cypress Pine is ready for the brush the moment it's delivered. It's naturally stable and needs zero weathering time.
✔ No Tannin Bleed: Won't stain your concrete or pavers.
✔ No Waiting: Complete the job in a single weekend.
✔ Superior Adhesion: Bonds securely for a finish that lasts years.
Made in our Kilsyth workshop in Melbourne's east and delivered across Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, the Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. Local pick-up is welcome, Monday to Friday 7am to 4:30pm, no appointment needed. We regularly supply Lilydale, Croydon, Ringwood, Mooroolbark, Chirnside Park, Wonga Park, Warrandyte, Healesville, Yarra Glen, Coldstream, Emerald, Monbulk, Berwick, Beaconsfield and Pakenham, and freight anywhere in Victoria with the delivery price shown in our calculator.
We're committed to quality, and our manufacturing time reflects that. Bollards, Post & Rail, and Furniture lead times change with how busy we are, so the current lead time is shown in the banner at the top of every page. We confirm your date when you order. Crossing posts take about two weeks because of the painting process. Most items are shipped with our trusted local couriers. Post and Rail materials are delivered directly by the Barling's team.
