The Hydrowood Profiles available at Bowens

Making reclaimed Tasmanian timber easier for Victorian builders to specify 

Hydrowood’s reclaimed Tasmanian timber is now more accessible than ever for Victorian builders, architects and designers, thanks to a new distribution partnership with Bowens. 

Bowens has added a range of Hydrowood architectural timber products to its online store and trade supply network, making it easier for builders across Victoria to specify, source and install reclaimed Tasmanian timber in residential and commercial projects. 

Below is a closer look at the Hydrowood products currently available through Bowens. 

Interior lining boards 

Hydrowood’s Myrtle lining boards are designed to bring warmth and natural character to interior spaces. With rich red, pink and brown tones, Myrtle delivers a refined architectural finish suited to feature walls, ceilings and interior panelling. 

Hydrowood Myrtle Lining – V-Joint 

A classic V-joint lining board that adds depth and visual interest to walls and ceilings. 

Key details: 

• Available sizes: 85 × 15mm and 108 × 15mm 

• Solid Tasmanian Myrtle timber 

• Rich red, pink and brown tones 

• Distinctive grain patterns 

• Secret nailing system for concealed fixings 

• Suitable for interior walls, ceilings and feature panels 

• Kiln-dried with moisture content of 8–12% 

This lining board delivers a clean, timeless look for both residential and commercial interiors. 

Hydrowood Myrtle Lining – V-Joint 

Hydrowood Myrtle Lining – Shiplap 

Hydrowood Myrtle Lining – Shiplap 

The shiplap lining profile creates broader shadow lines between boards, offering a more architectural wall or ceiling finish. 

Key details: 

• Available sizes: 85 × 15mm and 108 × 15mm 

• Solid Tasmanian Myrtle timber 

• Even texture with distinctive grain patterns 

• Rich red and brown colour variation 

• Secret nailing system for concealed fixings 

• Designed for interior walls, ceilings and feature walls 

• PEFC Chain of Custody certification available through Bowens 

This profile is ideal for projects where designers want a bold yet natural interior finish. 

Timber flooring 

Hydrowood Myrtle flooring combines the strength of Tasmanian hardwood with the unique character of reclaimed timber. 

Two flooring formats are currently available through Bowens. 

Hydrowood Myrtle Solid Timber Flooring 

A durable solid hardwood flooring designed for installation over a timber subfloor or suitable substrate. 

Key details: 

• Board size: 135 × 19mm 

• Solid Tasmanian Myrtle hardwood 

• Tongue-and-groove profile for seamless installation 

• Secret nailing for concealed fixings 

• Plain ends for a uniform finish 

• Colour variation from rich red through pink and brown tones 

• Suitable for residential and commercial interiors 

This solid hardwood flooring offers the long-term durability and character expected from Tasmanian Myrtle. 

Hydrowood Myrtle Solid Timber Flooring 

Hydrowood Myrtle Overlay Timber Flooring 

Hydrowood Myrtle Overlay Timber Flooring 

The overlay flooring option offers a refined hardwood finish designed for installation over suitable substrates. 

Key details: 

• Board size: 85 x 15mm and 108 x 15mm

• Tasmanian Myrtle hardwood 

• Rich red, pink and brown colour variation 

• Tongue-and-groove edge profile 

• Secret nailing for concealed fixings 

• Fine texture with distinctive grain patterns 

Suitable for interior flooring applications in residential and commercial spaces 

Overlay flooring is a practical solution for renovations and projects where floor height needs to be minimised. 

Cladding and battens 

Hydrowood’s Celery Top Pine products offer builders a versatile reclaimed softwood option suitable for both interior and exterior architectural applications. 

hydrowood Celery Top Pine Cladding – Shiplap 

hydrowood Celery Top Pine Cladding – Shiplap 

This shiplap cladding board offers a timeless architectural finish for both exterior facades and interior feature walls. 

Key details: 

• Board size: 85 × 19mm 

• Solid Celery Top Pine timber 

• Shiplap profile for clean shadow lines 

• Dressed face for a smooth finish 

• Colour ranges from white to pale straw, darkening with age 

• Durability class 2 for above-ground use (15–40 years) 

• Suitable for internal and external applications 

• Kiln-dried for stability 

• This product combines the classic look of timber cladding with the sustainability story of reclaimed Tasmanian timber. 

Hydrowood Celery Top Pine Batten – Rough Sawn 

Hydrowood Celery Top Pine Batten – Rough Sawn 

A versatile timber batten suitable for feature walls, screening and cladding. 

Key details: 

• Batten size: 50 × 38mm 

• Rough sawn surface with attractive grain and knot patterns 

• Kiln-dried for stability 

• Durability class 2 for above-ground use 

• Suitable for internal and external applications 

• Can be installed raw or coated 

• Weathers to a natural silver-grey when left uncoated 

These battens are ideal for architectural screening, façades and feature wall applications.  

Joinery and furniture timber 

Hydrowood also supplies reclaimed timber feedstock suitable for joinery, cabinetry and furniture manufacturing. 

Hydrowood Myrtle Skip Dressed Rough Sawn 

Hydrowood Myrtle Skip Dressed Rough Sawn 

A premium hardwood feedstock suited to custom joinery and furniture. 

Key details: 

• Available sizes: 
  100 × 19mm 
  125 × 19mm 
  150 × 25mm 

• Reclaimed Tasmanian Myrtle hardwood 

• Rough sawn finish with skip-dressed face 

• Distinctive grain patterns 

• Colour variation from red and pink through to brown 

• Kiln-dried for stability 

• Suitable for internal joinery and furniture applications 

The natural colour variation and grain structure make Myrtle a standout timber for bespoke interiors. 

Hydrowood Sassafras Skip Dressed Rough Sawn 

Hydrowood Sassafras Skip Dressed Rough Sawn 

A versatile reclaimed hardwood feedstock with a fine texture and straight grain. 

Key details: 

• Available sizes: 
  100 × 19mm 
  125 × 19mm 

• Reclaimed Tasmanian Sassafras 

• Grey to golden colour tones 

• Straight grain and fine texture 

• Rough sawn with skip-dressed face 

• Kiln-dried for stability 

• Suitable for internal joinery and furniture manufacturing 

Sassafras is prized for its workability and consistent grain, making it popular for cabinetry and interior timber features. 

Bringing reclaimed Tasmanian timber to more projects 

The Bowens partnership marks an important step in making reclaimed Tasmanian timber more readily available to builders and designers across Victoria. 

By combining Bowens’ extensive builder network with Hydrowood’s unique reclaimed timber resource, more projects can now incorporate sustainable Tasmanian hardwoods and softwoods with a compelling origin story. 

Victorian builders can now order a growing range of Hydrowood products online, including interior linings, flooring, cladding and joinery timber. 

Hydrowood timber is recovered from submerged Tasmanian hydro-electric lakes, where old-growth forests were flooded during the development of hydro power infrastructure decades ago. Each log is carefully recovered and milled in Tasmania, creating a unique architectural timber that combines sustainability, character and performance. 

Explore the Hydrowood range available through Bowens