Which is the best wood for decking?

Cedar. Using Cedar for decks is one of the most popular options because of it’s durability and resistance to moisture. Although cedar is a soft wood, it resists rot and insect infestation better than most other wood.

Is massaranduba good for decking?

Massaranduba is considered the highest quality, best natural wood decking material on the market today. It is also one of the most popular species for decking we stock at Brazilian Wood Depot.

What is the best wood for decking in South Africa?

Choosing the best wood for your decking should be based on its lifespan and durability; Balau wood is the best choice for decking due to its strength and functionality. Balau originates from Malaysia and is a hardwood that is renowned for construction use in South Africa.

Is Balau wood good for decking?

Balau decking is highly recognisable. A rich, dark red colour, this truly is a hardwood decking option that oozes class. This decking solution is perfect if you want a deck that gets better as time goes by. Starting out rich and dark, it loses none of its charm, but takes on a silvery hue as the years pass.

What type of wood is Balau?

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Native to Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, balau is a dense hardwood used mainly for heavy construction. Native to Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, balau is a dense hardwood used mainly for heavy construction. The heartwood of balau is yellow to brown, which is distinct from the paler sapwood.

What is the hardest wood for decks?

Massaranduba: Brazilian Redwood Massaranduba decking wood is one of the hardest and most durable timber species in the world. It is considered a cost-effective substitute for Ipe decking in some applications.

What is Massaranduba wood?

Massaranduba (pronounced Ma-Sa-Ran-Doo-bah) is a hardwood native to South America. It bears the distinction of being one of the most beautiful and hardest woods in the world. One surprising fact about this natural hardwood is how well it performs under heavy load (bending strength) tests.

Can you stain massaranduba?

The best way to protect and enhance a massaranduba wood surface is to stain it with a penetrating stain. Prior to staining massaranduba wood, it should be cleaned to remove any dirt, grime, or graying. Coat the surface with a quality wood cleaner. Use a pressure washer or stiff brush to clean the wood thoroughly.

What is the hardest wood in South Africa?

African Blackwood is one of the hardest and densest wood in the world and is mostly used for musical instruments. It is considered as the most expensive wood in the world because not only it is challenging to work with hand or machine tools, its trees are already near-threatened.

How do you protect a Balau deck?

The best products are penetrating sealers. We stay away from water based and film forming finishes as they look unnatural and our experience has shown that they are not easily maintainable and can become slippery when wet. We recommend homeowners coat their Red Balau decks with a penetrating oil finish.

Is Balau wood strong?

Balau. Uses: Bridge and wharf construction as well as sleepers and boats. Properties: Hard, heavy and very dense with high bending and crushing strengths.