Introduction

This information on blue pine framing is provided by A3P, on behalf of its members who produce “blue pine” products, as a reliable database for designers, specifiers, builders, owner-builders, contractors and others interested in the attributes of these products and their application in the marketplace.

Since its introduction in 2004 blue pine framing has enjoyed remarkable market acceptance and thus sales growth with the product currently representing some 30% of the total sales volume of structural pine framing.

The product was originally launched under a “Plantation Pine Framing Campaign” (PPFC) banner. The PPFC was formulated to defend and expand the market for pine timber framing against non-wood substitutes such as steel, concrete and masonry. It did this by engaging in a number of pine timber positive activities and linking with similar initiatives from the Forest & Wood Products R & D Corporation (now Forest and Wood Products Australia) as well as the related activities of many individual companies and associations. This work was supported by pine timber processors, forest growers, distributors, merchants, frame and truss and treatment companies from around Australia. A regional television campaign was used to establish an initial awareness about blue pine framing.

See the original
Television Campaign

Since the initial promotion blue pine framing has become established as the premium timber framing product in Australia, recognised for its ready availability and performance.

Blue pine Framing

Blue H2-F termite resistant framing was developed by the Australian pine timber framing industry after extensive field trials, the approval of relevant regulators for the safety and effectiveness of the treatment and inclusion in Australian standards. It provides a surprisingly cost effective way to protect the structural frame of Australian homes. The treatment process involves the application of organic insecticides that are used in common household applications such as fly-spray and head lice treatments. They are safe to handle and pose no significant threat to humans, plants or animals.