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PORTA CONTOURS Timber Lining Boards
Select Grade Porta Contours Brochure
Porta Contours Select Grade Tasmanian Oak architectural timber linings allow you to create either calming atmospheres or vibrant textured designs.
Feature Grade Porta Contours Brochure
Explore the natural allure of Porta Contours Feature Grade Tasmanian Oak. Download our brochure and discover how its unique timber grade can transform your space.
Design, Installation, & Maintenance Guide
Download the latest design, installation, and maintenance of Porta Contours lining boards now for your next project.
Quick Installation Guide
Download a quick overview of Porta Contours lining board installation tips
and considerations.
Finishing
Porta Contours can be finished by your preferred coating contractor. A typical standard finish is a clear satin (30% gloss) coating. Fireshield® intumescent coating can be applied to Porta Contours to provide a Group 1 solution, compliant with the National Construction Code.
Contact Porta Customer Service for further advice or recommended contractors.
Species Information
- Available in Engineered American Oak, a a stunning North American Hardwood.
American Oak Timber Species Information
- Available in Tasmanian Oak, a beautiful versatile Australian hardwood.
Tasmanian Oak Timber Species Information
- Available in Clear Pine, a light softwood that is ideal for painting and staining.
Clear Pine Timber Species Information
- Available in Pre Primed Pine, a softwood finger-jointed moulding with a
water-based primer in a matte white finish. Ideal for painting with either acrylic
or oil-based paints.
Primed FJ Pine Timber Species Information
Certification
Porta is certified under recognised schemes; PEFC™ and FSC® to supply responsibly sourced timber.
Sustainability Information
PORTA CUMARU Hardwood Timber
Download Decking Install Guide
This install guide outlines key design, construction and maintenance issues for domestic timber decks. It is recommended that timber decking is installed 400mm above ground level to provide adequate ventilation.
Span Table
Calculate appropriate sizes and stress for decking, beams and posts.
View step by step guide here.
Maintenance
Porta recommends a factory applied pre-coating to protect the timber during transport and installation. Further, Porta Cumaru is supplied with end grain sealer on exposed end-grains before delivery. Porta recommends applying an end grain sealer to cuts on site.
A maintenance schedule is recommended to preserve the dimensional stability of timber and protect the timber from UV and moisture. Apply coatings as per the manufacturers’ recommendations. To retain colour regularly apply a tinted pigmented coating, for a silver-grey appearance, select a clear unpigmented coating.
Species Information
Porta Cumaru is a very dense, extremely hard-wearing Class 1 sustainable timber.
Cumaru Timber Species Information
Certification
Porta Cumaru is FSC® certified as responsibly sourced.
Sustainability Information.
How to specify
Product + Profile + Length + Species + Code + Certification. For full specification details see Specifying section of the Install Guide.
PORTA ENDURE Timber Cladding
Download Porta Endure Brochure
Porta Endure Timber Cladding range is made durable Porta Cumaru hardwood and available in a range of designs. The result is a beautiful high-performing exterior cladding solution.
Download Porta Endure Quick Install Guide
Download a quick overview of Porta Endure External Timber Cladding installation tips and considerations.
Technical Data
Porta Cumaru Statement of Durability
Porta Cumaru Termite Resistance
Porta Cumaru Fire Resistance
Porta Cumaru Safety Data Sheet
Maintenance
Porta recommends a factory applied pre-coating to protect the timber during transport and installation. Further, Porta Cumaru is supplied with end grain sealer on exposed end-grains before delivery. Porta recommends applying an end grain sealer to cuts on site.
A maintenance schedule is recommended to preserve the dimensional stability of timber and protect the timber from UV and moisture. Apply coatings as per the manufacturers’ recommendations. To retain colour regularly apply a tinted pigmented coating, for a silver-grey appearance, select a clear unpigmented coating.
Protection and Maintenance Guidance
Species Information
Porta Cumaru is a very dense, extremely hard-wearing Class 1 sustainable timber.
Cumaru Timber Species Information
Certification
Porta Cumaru is FSC® certified as responsibly sourced.
Sustainability Information.
How to specify
Product + Profile + Length + Species + Code + Certification + Coating. For full specification details see Specifying section of the Install Guide.
Porta Handrail System
Porta Handrail System Brochure
Suitable for residential, commercial and aged care projects.
Technical Information
Porta Handrail System commercial grade satin-finish 316 stainless steel fittings are compliant to Residential (NCC Vol 2: Class 1 & 10) and Commercial (NCC Vol 1: Class 2 and NCC Class 3/9a Aged Care Facilities) requirements. Materials listed to be supplied to specified areas, or otherwise quantified.
Installation shall comply with relevant building codes using approved fixing and the work executed by competent tradespersons. All materials delivered to the site shall be stored in an enclosed area, provided with protection from damage and exposure to the elements.
Damaged or deteriorated material shall be immediately removed from site. Upon completion of the installation, check that all fittings and handrail are securely fastened. Finish with a suitable coating (if applicable).
Porta Mouldings
Download Complete Mouldings Profile Brochure
Porta specialises in manufacturing quality timber mouldings. We offer a wide range of certified timber mouldings from classic to contemporary profile designs. From decorative mouldings right through to functional products.
Trade Range
Porta Mouldings in Hardwood
Porta Mouldings in Meranti Hardwood
Porta Architrave & Skirting in Meranti Veneer
Porta Handrail Profiles in Tasmanian Oak
Porta Dressed All Round in General Purpose Pine
Custom Moulding
Take advantage of Porta’s 60 years of timber expertise to custom design architectural mouldings to your specifications. Minimum order quantities and lead times apply.
Custom Moulding
Porta Look Books
Download Residential Look Book
Be inspired to feature the warmth and beauty of Porta timber in your interior or exterior project with this stunning collection of designs.
Download Commercial Look Book
A stunning collection of hospitality, office and commercial projects featuring the beautiful and innovative range of Porta timber.
