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Balau wood decking maintenance.
Yellow balau hardwood decking 21x145mm castle one face reeded one face.
Balau wood is the best choice for decking due to its strength and functionality.
Yellow balau pronounced bal ow bangkirai is a very durable hardwood and one of the most popular species in the uk for hardwood decking.
It is sold under names such as nova batu lightning brand mahogany exodek mahogany mangaris and red balau.
Tips for treating a balau deck.
Leaving a balau deck unsealed will not necessarily speed up the rotting process.
Quick guide to balau timber.
This will renew the wood back to almost its original colour.
This 100 natural uniquely beautiful low maintenance decking comes with a 25 year limited warranty.
Batu hardwood decking strong naturally beautiful and stable.
Because this wood is naturally oily unfinished balau must be oiled regularly.
By bill christou 06 11 17.
Choosing the best wood for your decking should be based on its lifespan and durability.
Batu red balau is a versatile distinctive wood which lends elegance to any project.
Balau wood is similar to teak in its maintenance requirements.
By don macalister nov 29 2013.
So sealed or unsealed it will still last for years.
It s a hard heavy and strong timber that is well suited to deck construction.
Red balau is a truly difficult wood species to pin down.
Balau is extremely durable as it contains natural resins and oils which repel water and the toxins in it discourage insects.
Aesthetic appeal and functionality are two vital factors to consider when you are building a new wooden decking or renovating an old one.
A wooden deck is an ideal addition to your garden not only is it aesthetically pleasing but it also strong.
Our red batu or balau commonly referred to as mahogany hardwood decking is sourced only from countries that are leaders in ecological sustainable forestry practices.
Long lengths of fine wood shavings that can be dyed for use as packing around presents or more specifically.
With a mixture of warm colours of golden browns light browns and pale reddish brown yellow balau offers a unique colour range which will sit beautifully within a natural.
If your balau deck is exposed to direct sunlight for much of the day the wood can become parched and cracked if you don t oil it at least annually.
That s why more and more people are going for tropical exotic types of timber when it comes to wooden decking in durban however one kind of wood has gained incredible traction.
Please find below our description of this specie in an attempt to give as much detail of this timber to help both the trade person and ley person make an informed choice.