Posts/ Beams custom cut up to 400/400 (SG8)

MacDirect beams and posts make a stunning visual impact. Pergola, interior posts, gate posts, trusses, beams are all popular uses for macrocarpa/cypress timbers. We supply these up to 400mm/400mm square. Our most popular posts are 300/300 and 200/200 and Beams 200/100 to 300/150 in SG8. These are an amazing addition to your home build. 

VSG6 #1 and SG8 Beams available 

We supply our beams and posts in our #1 grade timber, which is knotty. It's a stunning addition to any home. 

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  • Category
    Structural & Framing
  • Range
    Beams and Posts
Specifications
  • ​Beams charged on a selected length bases.
  • Bandsawn (BS4S) or dressed (D4S) finish.  
  • MacDirect grades all beams as No.1 structural grade, giving a strength rating of VSG6 and SG8 when tested.
  • Heart Macrocarpa is rated as similar natural durability as H3.1 treated pine.  
  • Not recommended for in-ground use.  
  • Not in "acceptable solutions" NZ Building code, 50 year life, for structural use where directly exposed to weather. (it is allowable to use macrocarpa where exposed, by requesting a 15 year lifespan. The beam or post, needs to be visible for inspection, and can be replaced easily.)
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MacDirect in New Zealand's specialist in #1 building macrocarpa cypress timbers, including weatherboard, sarking, beams, framing (includes SG8) and finishing clears. MacDirect also operates the sawmill that takes raw product and creates stunning end user products and kitsets for the Urbanmac lifestyle and garden store. ​ MacDirect supplies all major timber merchants in New Zealand and direct to customers.

Macrocarpa and Lusitanica (cuppressus) are native trees of California and Mexico respectively. Common name is Monterey Cypress and Mexican Cypress. Most plantation Cypress grown in Northern NZ is Lusitanica. Also available in restricted supply is Lawson Cypress. All are structurally stable and strong and classed as moderately durable. ie Have a natural durability(no chemical treatment) similar to H3.1 treated Radiata pine.

MacDirect supplies products for the whole house build . From Framing (SG8 verified on request) cladding, paneling, flooring, and all joinery . Most prefer the distinctive natural look of knotty macrocarpa but clears are available especially in joinery. Large size beams/posts up to 400x400 can be supplied.

A pre-coating service in a quality penetrating woodoil is available and we strongly recommend this for decking in particular but also for cladding. Macrocarpa can be painted traditionally.

Cypress (known in NZ as Mac) historically proven, now rediscovered by the discerning designer/builder. 

Urbanmac is a brand that has become synonymous with quality, high grade, durable garden and lifestyle products. From Raised Gardens, to Chunky Outdoor Tables, Compost Bins, Sandpits and stunning kitchen and indoor timber products. Urbanmac is where we drive kitset products to you direct and provide a fast online system that allows you to purchase products that 1000s of kiwis already own and enjoy. So check out our shop right here.