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Decorative Relief & Barge Boards — DR1, DR2 and DR3
DR1, DR2 and DR3 decorative relief strips are sold per 1200 mm length. BB3 is a separate made-to-order barge board: use its pricing page and confirm your profile, length and quantity with the workshop.
The range
Product photographs and profile drawings.
11 product photographs and drawings · 4 product codes. Select any one to see it larger.
Profile and gable-infill drawings
The triangular designs shown above are gable infills, rather than barge boards. Compare gable infills and vents.
Prices in the shop
See the prices and add to a quote.
All 3 of these products are priced in the shop, photographed, with the sizes to choose from. Nothing is charged online — add what you need and send it to us as one quote request.
Relief strips or fascia and barge boards?
For the DR1, DR2 and DR3 applied decorative patterns, compare decorative relief designs. For the roof-edge board itself and a profile made to match your home, see fascia and barge-board profiles.
Check decorative relief and BB3 barge-board pricing, or send an existing profile for a matching quote.
What you get
- Australian made — every product, made in our Bayswater workshop since 1984
- An answer within one business day — we reply to enquiries and quote requests
- In stock, or made in 1 to 4 weeks — some of the range is in stock; the rest is made to order
- Timber-profile matching — from a photograph, drawing or sample
Which decorative relief patterns are available, and what size are they?
Three: DR1, DR2 and DR3. All three are the same size — 1200mm long x 120mm high x 9mm thick — and differ only in the pattern worked into the face, so you can choose on appearance alone and the setting out does not change. They are sold by the length, not by the lineal metre. Prices for all three are on our decorative relief and barge boards pricing page.
What is decorative relief made from?
The DR1, DR2 and DR3 decorative relief patterns are made from treated marine ply, not solid LOSP H3 treated pine. They are applied decorative trim rather than the underlying fascia or barge board. Specify the relief pattern and the board it will be fixed to separately when requesting a quote, and use a finishing system suited to exterior plywood.
Does the 25 year guarantee cover decorative relief?
No, and it is worth being clear about why. Our guarantee is a 25 year guarantee on external LOSP H3 treated pine, above ground. The DR range is treated marine ply, which is a different material under a different treatment, so the guarantee does not attach to it. Our gable infills are excluded for the same reason — they are 9mm ply. If a page or a listing tells you decorative relief is covered, it is wrong.
How many 1200mm lengths do I need?
Measure the total run the relief has to cover, in metres, and divide by 1.2 — each length covers 1.2 metres. Round up, then allow at least one extra length for cuts, mitres and the offcut you lose at each corner or return. A gable is two rakes, so measure both sides rather than doubling one.
How is decorative relief fixed and finished?
Applied relief is glued and pinned to the face of the board or wall, then filled and finished so the join disappears. Prime and paint every face before it goes up, including the back and all cut edges — the cut edges of ply are the first place moisture gets in. Note that the oil-based primer rule in our care instructions applies to our LOSP treated pine products; for the ply relief range, use a primer suited to exterior plywood.
What about barge boards?
Our BB3 barge board is the standard pattern. It is made to order and priced by the lineal metre, and we need the roof pitch before we can make it. No section is published for BB3, so ask when you quote. If you are working out what a whole roofline needs, or matching an existing shaped fascia, start on our timber fascias and barge boards page, which covers measuring and profile matching in full.
Can you match an original?
Yes. Send an offcut of the original relief where you can, or a clear photograph with a tape measure in shot for scale. Ask about our timber-profile matching service. Australian made, free quotes, delivered to your home or site. Call 03 9720 1996.
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Talk to the workshop
Tell us the code and the size.
- Workshop852 Mountain Highway, Bayswater VIC 3153
- DeliveryAustralia wide
Product and ordering questions
What is decorative relief made from?
Decorative relief is made using treated marine ply. It comes in lengths of 1200mm, is 9mm thick and is 120mm high.
What do you need to know before making a barge board?
Barge boards are made to order and we must know the roof pitch.
Product information
Decorative relief is the raised trim that frames and finishes a period exterior — run along a fascia, up the rake of a gable, or as a band across a wall. The Heritage & Decorative Timber Products range is three patterns: DR1, DR2 and DR3. Every one is supplied in 1200mm lengths, 120mm high and 9mm thick, made from treated marine ply, and each is priced per length. Barge boards, code BB3, sit alongside them and are made to order.
Product sizes and buying questions
- Where can I check the DR1 decorative timber relief?
The DR1 specification lists a 1,200 mm length, 120 mm height and 9 mm thickness. See DR1 in the shop for current pricing and quote options.
- Where can I compare DR3 timber relief dimensions?
Confirm the DR3 height with the workshop before ordering. Send the dimensions of the relief you are matching. See DR3 in the shop for current pricing and quote options.
At Heritage Decorative Timber, we are the best choice for period timberwork when the details of your project matter.
Buying questions (10)
What measurements does a custom barge board need?
Supply the roof pitch, length along the slope, board section and end cuts. A straight-on photograph and a tracing of any carved or shaped edge help when matching an existing board.
Is timber decorative relief the same as a barge board?
Decorative relief is a patterned strip applied as trim. A barge board follows the sloping edge of a gable. Compare the profile and mounting location to identify which item you need.
Where does decorative relief usually sit?
It can be applied to a fascia, wall band or gable trim. Photograph the mounting face and measure the usable height.
Can I match a broken section of relief?
Send an intact repeat, edge thickness and a full-width photograph with a ruler.
How do I measure the repeat in a relief pattern?
Measure from one recognisable feature to the same feature on the next repeat.
How many relief strips should I order?
List the finished length of each run and the positions of joints. Allow for cuts and pattern alignment when confirming quantities.
Which relief pattern fits a shallow fascia?
Measure the clear face between mouldings and compare it with the dimensioned catalogue drawings.
How do I show the end cut on a sloping barge board?
Draw the slope, mark the top and bottom edges and show both ends in the same view.
What should I send for a pair of barge boards?
Send both slope lengths and end shapes. Mark which board is left and right as seen from the front.
Can I use an old barge board as a pattern?
An intact piece or full-size tracing helps show the outline. Add the board thickness and any cut angles.