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Timber Gable Finials — F1, F2, F3 & F4
F1–F4 finial price calculator · 63 priced design/size combinations. Choose your design, square section and overall length to see the current GST-inclusive price. Delivery is quoted separately.
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Prices in the shop
See the prices and add to a quote.
Use the shop’s finial calculator to compare F1–F4 designs, square sections and available lengths across 63 priced combinations. Other sizes and additional finial products are quoted separately. Nothing is charged online — add your selection and send it as a quote request.
What you get
- Australian made — every product, made in our Bayswater workshop since 1984
- 25 year guarantee — on external LOSP H3 treated pine, above ground
- 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 gable finial designs do you make?
Four turned patterns in the period range: F1, F2, F3 and F4. F1 is the plainer profile; F2, F3 and F4 carry more turned detail. Each design is available in 45, 70, 88 and 112mm square sections, with lengths matched to the section. Other sizes are catered for on request. The turnings are photographed close up.
What sections and lengths are gable finials made in?
The current shop calculator offers the following sections and overall lengths.
| Square section | Designs | Overall lengths |
|---|---|---|
| 45 x 45mm | F1, F2, F3, F4 | 500mm, 600mm, 750mm |
| 70 x 70mm | F1, F2, F4 | 600mm, 750mm, 900mm, 1.2m, 1.5m, 1.8m |
| 70 x 70mm | F3 | 750mm, 900mm, 1.2m, 1.5m, 1.8m |
| 88 x 88mm | F1, F2, F3, F4 | 900mm, 1.2m, 1.5m, 1.8m |
| 112 x 112mm | F1, F2, F3, F4 | 1.2m, 1.5m, 1.8m |
Choose a design and section in the shop finial calculator to see its available lengths and current GST-inclusive price. It shows 63 priced combinations across the four designs; not every section is made at every length.
How do I choose the right length?
Length is set by the pitch and the scale of the gable, not by taste. Measure the span across the base of the gable and the rise to the apex, then photograph the gable end-on from across the street — that view is how the finial will actually be seen, and it is the quickest way for us to say whether a 900mm or a 1.2m reads correctly. Heavy barge boards want the 70 x 70mm section; a modest cottage gable is better served by the lighter one.
Where else do finials go?
Gable apexes are the obvious place, but the same turnings finish entry lychgates, cubby houses, and fence and gate newels — anywhere a post or an apex needs a top.
What timber are gable finials made from?
Many gable finials are available in LOSP-treated pine. Confirm the timber and treatment for your exact design and size with the workshop. The 25-year guarantee applies to external LOSP H3 treated pine used above ground, subject to the care and painting instructions.
How should a finial be painted and maintained?
Prime it before it goes up, not after — once a finial is fixed at the apex nobody is getting a brush to its underside again. Apply two thin coats of oil-based primer to all six faces, including the end grain at the base where water sits. LOSP is a solvent-borne treatment, so oil-based primer is what bonds to it. Let the timber acclimatise for 72 hours after delivery and keep it dry until painted, then apply two to three thin topcoats. Inspect annually and recoat where the film has broken down.
Can you copy a finial I already have?
Send us the old finial if any of it survives; otherwise photographs taken square-on with a tape measure alongside, plus close-ups of every turned section. Ask about our timber-profile matching service.
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Choosing a gable finial that matches the roofline
Compare the turning and the base section as well as the overall height. A photograph of the whole gable shows the scale of the feature; close-ups with a tape measure show the profile you want to retain. If the original tip or base is missing, identify the damaged area in your enquiry so its remaining length is not mistaken for the finished specification.
Check the selected code against the listed section and length, and include the quantity, delivery postcode and any matching requirement. Gable finials, post caps and post knobs serve different positions, so use the post knobs and capitols range for the top of a fence or verandah post. When combining a finial with infill, the gable measuring guide helps describe the complete opening. Confirm the mounting and finishing details with your installer before ordering.
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Copying an original finial in the workshop
This original workshop photograph shows a weathered painted finial beside its new timber reproduction while the decorative detail is being marked out. Compare the turning, the shaped base and the pencil layout. It is a matching job in progress, rather than a photograph of a finished installation.
For a similar enquiry, send square-on photographs of the complete original and its details, the overall length, square section, quantity and delivery postcode. The workshop confirms the material, finished shape and quote. A historic photograph does not establish a current catalogue code or price.
In place
On real houses, in Australia.
Turned timber gable finial, installed on a roofline 
Turned timber gable finial - turned finial on a gate pier in front of a weatherboard house 
Newly turned timber gable finials on the workshop bench, beside the dimensioned setting-out template
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Product and ordering questions
What timber are gable finials made from?
Many gable finials are available in LOSP-treated pine. Confirm the timber and treatment for your exact design and size with the workshop. The 25-year guarantee applies to external LOSP H3 treated pine used above ground, subject to the care and painting instructions.
Where are gable finials used?
They cap the apex of a gable, and are also used on entry lychgates, cubby houses and more.
Can a finial be made to a size that is not standard?
Yes. Other sizes are available on request and custom sizes are catered for.
See a turned detail being finished
Hand-finishing a turned timber detail
This workshop example illustrates hand-finishing; it is not identified as an F1–F4 product or a copy of a specific original. Send a finial photograph and dimensions for matching advice.
Product information
Choose a timber gable finial in designs F1, F2, F3 or F4, made in LOSP treated pine. Compare the square section and overall length in the finial price calculator, or send a photograph and measurements for a matching enquiry. A finial caps the roof apex and is also called a gable spike or apex ornament. A gable infill fills the triangle below it.
Related buying guides
Compare three finial sizes and prices
- F1, 45 mm square, 500 mm overall — $32.00 each including GST.
- F3, 70 mm square, 1200 mm overall — $88.53 each including GST.
- F1, 112 mm square, 1200 mm overall — $165.87 each including GST.
Each link opens the exact selection in the Heritage calculator. Check the calculator for current pricing and the available combinations. Delivery is quoted separately.
Our aim is to be Australia’s best supplier of timber gable finials. Our Bayswater workshop can help local and interstate buyers choose the right option for their project.
At Heritage Decorative Timber, we are the best choice for period timberwork when the details of your project matter.
Current Heritage gable finial designs and pricing
Heritage Decorative Timber offers four gable finial designs, F1, F2, F3 and F4. The F1545 configuration is F1 in a 45 mm square section at 500 mm overall and is $32.00 each including GST. Choose the design, section and length in the calculator for the price of your configuration.
Buying questions (10)
What is a timber gable finial and where does it go?
A finial is the decorative feature at the peak of a gable. Photograph the peak and mounting area so the workshop can assess the proportion and how the replacement meets the roof trim.
How do I find the current price of a timber gable finial?
Use the current finial selector and choose the profile, section and length. Use the price for that combination and confirm the quote details if you need a custom variation or delivery.
How do I measure a replacement timber gable finial?
Record the overall length, widest section and the position of shaped details. Photograph both faces and the base or mounting point, using an intact matching example if the original is broken.
How do I choose a finial that looks right from the street?
Compare the proposed height with the roof peak and nearby gable details in a straight-on photograph.
Can I match a finial from a neighbouring gable?
Use a surviving matching example where possible. Send a side view as well as the front so the turning can be assessed.
What does finial section mean in the price selector?
It refers to the timber size across the piece, separate from the overall length. Check the drawing for the selected profile.
How do I identify a finial code on an old drawing?
Find the printed code beside the profile and compare the drawing and dimensions with the current selector.
Should I measure the visible height or the whole finial?
Record both where you can. Mark any portion that sits behind or inside the roof trim.
Can I compare two different lengths in the same finial profile?
Select each length with the same profile and timber section to compare the current options.
What do I include in a quote for several matching finials?
List the quantity, profile and size for each gable. Identify any locations that need a different length or mounting detail.