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PORTA CONTOURS® Timber Lining Boards
Porta Contours® Select Grade Brochure
Porta Contours® Select Grade Tasmanian Oak architectural timber linings allow you to create either calming atmospheres or vibrant textured designs.
Porta Contours® Feature Grade 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 Primed FJ 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.
- PEFC Certified: Porta Tasmanian Oak
PORTALINE® Timber Lining Boards
Finishing
Portaline® in the Primed FJ Pine are ready to finish with a top coat of acrylic or solvent based coating in your preferred gloss grade – matt, semi-gloss or full gloss. There is no need to apply an undercoat – saving you time and money. Just select your paint colour and apply!
Contact Porta Customer Service for further advice or recommended contractors.
Species Information
Porta Primed Finger Jointed (FJ) Pine is pre-coated with two coats of a specially developed water-based primer that appears matte white. The timber is ready to finish with a top coat of acrylic or solvent based coating that complements your interior space.
Porta Primed Pine is manufactured from FJ Clear Pine which provides enhanced strength and stability. Primed FJ Pine is very easy to work with standard tools and it holds nails and screws very well.
Porta Primed FJ Pine Species Information
- Primed FJ 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.
Certification
Sustainability Information.
PORTA CUMARU Hardwood Timber
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
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
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.
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
rtification
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 & Handrails
Porta Handrail System Brochure
Suitable for residential, commercial and aged care projects.
Timber Handrails & Balustrades Technical Data Sheet (QLD)
Issued by Timber Queensland. This data sheet provides general guidance on member sizes, connections and suitable materials for the construction of handrails and balustrades. The information provided in this data sheet does not preclude the use of manufacturer’s proprietary information where this satisfies the requirements of the regulatory authority.
Stairs, Balustrades & Handrails Technical Design Guide (QLD)
Issued by Forest and Wood Products Australia. This guide covers stairs with straight flights, with or without risers for external and internal use and balustrades.
Handrail Warranty Statement
The document provides a 5-year warranty for Porta Mouldings’ handrail products, covering defects in materials or workmanship, along with consumer rights under Australian law.
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
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 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
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.
Commercial Look Book
A stunning collection of hospitality, office and commercial projects featuring the beautiful and innovative range of Porta timber.
