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Nothing compares to the beauty of garden decking made from wood as an addition to your home’s exterior. It’s not only cool to the eyes but also to the touch. Apart from garden landscaping, wood decking is also used as extension of living areas of a house. What’s great about wood decking is that it is
environment friendly being a renewable resource. Another important information I would like to share with you about wood decking is that it acts as the best insulator of all structural building materials meaning it provides a barrier between heat and cold.
Wood decking can be built using different types of timber. When choosing wood for your decking material, be sure to get the high quality ones that can last for many years. Take into consideration your location, weather patterns and the style of your home. Pick hardwoods that are durable with a natural resistance to decay
because they are well suited for exterior wood structures.
Hardwoods are also known as Ipe, the Portuguese word for hardwood. This type of wood decking is the most expensive being very thick and imported from the tropical regions. Its great advantage is its ability to resist decay and other types of infestation. This very durable timber comes in a variety of colors ranging from
amber hues to the darker shades of brown. Hardwood may also require predrilling as it can easily split.
Mahogany is available in many types of species but the real one or the so-called “true mahogany” is the most resilient and one which can be used outdoors. To know the genuine mahogany, just check the color. Those best suited for wood decks are usually dark red and brown.
The pressure treated pine is known as such because of the chemical preservatives put into the wood using high pressure. The preservative, according to most manufacturers, ensures that the wood will not rot and get infested by insects for up to 40 years. The chemical treatment causes the wood is to turn green from its original
yellow pine.
Wood decking using red cedar needs yearly treatment and sealing. Although its colors may vary, the most common cedars are available in light brown to pink shades. If not treated properly, this wood will turn to gray. The western red cedar is one of North America’s durable and decay-resistant soft wood. Not only does it possess
exceptional beauty, but it is also easy to work with and easy to finish.
Redwood is a soft wood which turns to yellow when weathered. It comes in various grades such as clear heart, B-grade, construction heart or construction common. Of all the grade types, the most durable and decay-resistant is the clear heart.
Teak is another type of hard wood that resists all kinds of weather. It is easy to work with and durable even when not treated with oil or varnish. Teak has natural oils making it suitable for outdoor locations. This type of wood native to south and southeast Asia is commonly used in making outdoor furniture, boat decks and garden
decks. We use solid Teak in all our wood decking ranges.
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