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Best timber for decks?

Luke Buckle
il y a 3 ans

Hi,

We are at the point of choosing a timber for decking and the options (shared by both our builder and architect) are below. Eager to hear of everyone’s experiences and also what oiling or staining they used and its results... Thanks!

Blackbutt
Turpentine
Merbau
Spotted gum
Silver top ash
Tallowwood
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  • Julian Carter
    il y a 3 ans

    Composite decking is starting to get a bad wrap for the big reason it gets really hot under foot in the warmer states during the summer to the point it’s hard to stand on bare footed. I first noticed the trend against it while living in the US (California) where there was for a while a big push to composite products but even in states that get snowed in during the winter are now opting for timber as once the snow melts and the sun comes out it gets really hot in the summer.

    My worst experience was at a resort in Palm Springs, CA where they used composite decking for low maintenance reasons to only have guests burning themselves in the extreme desert heat.

    Now back in Sydney, I am hearing that builders/contractors advising against using it for the same reasons as above

    Commentaires (10)

    • Leigh James
      il y a 3 ans

      Husband who is a timber floor finishing trade and used to sand decks as part of his job says he recommends turpentine or tallowwood, as they are oily timbers. He was never a fan of staining anything however he's been out of the industry for 10+ years now, and it used to be because the quality of stains he always found inconsistent and patchy but they could have improved. His favourite decking product to use was Sikkens deck, which is an oil based sealer. Hope this helps.

    • Luke Buckle
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 3 ans

      Marvellous- thanks Leigh

    • PRO
      Guru Stu
      il y a 3 ans

      Whichever timber you go for, make sure you follow the correct prep and coating advice when it comes to putting a finish on. I work for Sikkens but no matter what you use, preparation is key. Spotted Gum gets my vote, but it is an oily timber and comes very tightly dressed, so is quite smooth, so again just make sure you do your homework with prep and systems for whatever brand you choose. Happy to help btw if you need assistance with coatings.

      Luke Buckle a remercié Guru Stu
    • Luke Buckle
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 3 ans

      Went with Spotted Gum posts and blackout boards - which were the most available at the time.

      Photos shortly!

    • PRO
      Attila Simon Handydecking
      il y a 3 ans

      Spotted gum is beautiful but can easy to caping if not enough space between the boards and dirt.

      My favorite timber is Darwin Stringy Bark and Ironbark.

    • Luke Buckle
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 3 ans

      Blackbutt was the choice we made, with spotted gun for the posts.

      The oiling turned out much more orange than expected so we’ll wait and see how it ages.

    • PRO
      DECO Australia
      il y a 3 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 3 ans

      What about a timber-look aluminium deck?

      DecoDeck combines the warm, natural appearance of real timber with the superior strength and durability of aluminium.

      • Suitable for use around pools and spas
      • Concealed ‘clip system’ for easy installation
      • Available in two board widths: 94mm and 134mm
      • Comfortable to walk on, even under the hot sun
      • Looks and feels like timber decking without the maintenance!


      DecoDeck · Plus d'infos



      DecoDeck · Plus d'infos



      Murrays Beach, NSW · Plus d'infos


    • Colin Malzard
      il y a 3 ans

      Would depend on your climate. We’ve found composite decking really practical.

    • PRO
      Beach Bathrooms
      il y a 3 ans

      All timber requires annual maintenance. ( Expense )it will go darker in time, non-maintained timber not acceptable,

      Two Options

      1

      Exterior tiles on exterior cement-based material

      2

      Light coloured composite


      Look at it from two angles, Ease of Care, and Cost over 10/15 years


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